Abstract:
The present invention relates to an orthotic insert for alleviating Sever´s Disease. The orthotic insert comprises a shell plate and a wedge. The shell plate has a length corresponding to the length of the user's foot. The wedge is attached to the top surface of the shell plate, and extends from a back end position on the shell plate corresponding to a position in front of the user's medial and lateral process of tuberosity, and towards a front end position on the shell plate corresponding to a position of the user's metatarsus.
Abstract:
An Achilles heel wedge (200) has a back part (292), a front part (294), and a longitudinal axis (A) extending in a longitudinal direction between the back part (292) and the front part (294). A first wedge section (256) defines a bottom surface (270) and a top surface (272). The top surface (272) of the first wedge section (256) forms a convex portion (276) curving along the longitudinal axis (A) and extending between side portions (296) of the first wedge section (256). The convex portion (276) is positionable under the longitudinal arch of a user's foot during use. A second wedge section (254) is removably attachable to the bottom surface (270) of the first wedge section (256). The second wedge section (254) defines substantially parallel top and bottom surfaces (264, 266) and a ramped edge (268) at or near a front of the second wedge section (254). The ramped edge (268) extends downwardly and forwardly relative to the first wedge section (256) and the top surface (264) of the second wedge section (254).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of adjusting the position of the foot of a cyclist to reduce misaligned motion and to augment stability of the cyclist whilst cycling. It further provides the devices for use in such method as well as bike fitting methods thereto related. The present invention is based on the finding that a foot wedge positioned under the toes, significantly improves stability and symmetry in the cycling movement. Different from the aforementioned varus or valgus wedges, the foot wedges of the present invention ensure that during the pedalling movement an angle is made between the phalanges (toes) and the rest of the foot, wherein the phalanges are more in dorsiflexion. Consequently, the foot wedges of the present invention have a canting angle from the front to the back (elevated toes) as well as from the outside (lateral side) to the inside (medial side).
Abstract:
This invention provides for individualized adjustment to a user's specific needs through the use of multiple variable size, thickness and rigidity components that can be placed or integrated into an insole. The current invention is an insole that incorporates, but is not limited to: (1) a base layer with various depressions, (2) a metatarsal dome, (3) a first metatarsal head pad, (2) a forefoot wedge to create a pronation moment around the midfoot joint, (3) a heel cushion, (4) a heel lift to raise the heel area of the foot, (5) a rearfoot wedge to increase the supination moments around the subtalar joint, and (6) an arch support of a specific stiffness or with varying stiffness.
Abstract:
This invention provides a novel elevated toe device system that allows the wearer's toes to be elevated to a perpendicular or approaching a perpendicular orientation relative to the line of gravity and undertake activities, such as downhill skiing, with a greater amount of control of the skis and/or snowboard as a result of the elevated toes. The conventional systems do not make use of the natural qualities of the foot. On a downward slope, the device permits the wearer to enjoy the dynamics of the foot and assume a stance that presents less strain on the foot while accentuating maneuverability. The device can be a preset system, in which the wearer can interchange devices of different angular orientations to modify the posture of the toes, or adjustable. In an alternate embodiment, the device can be provided so that the surface under the big toe presents an elevated angular orientation.
Abstract:
An orthotic is disclosed. The orthotic may include a cushioning layer configured to extend from at least the metatarsal region to the proximal heel region, the cushioning layer having a heel region with a protruding heel piece integrally molded as part of the cushioning layer. The orthotic may also include an outer shell layer fixedly coupled to the cushioning layer, the outer shell layer extending longitudinally from at least the medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joint region to the calcaneus bone region of the user, the outer shell layer configured to receive the protruding heel piece.
Abstract:
There is provided an insole for a sport footwear, the insole comprises: a forefoot portion comprising an incliner for inclining a foot of a wearer towards an outer side of the insole, a midfoot portion having an arch extending from an underside of the insole, and a rearfoot portion comprising an incliner for inclining the foot of the wearer towards the outer side of the insole. Such an insole can be effective for maintaining a linear motion of the knee of the user. Moreover such an insole can be effective for maintaining the foot of the person inclined outwardly. Thus, the body weight of the person can also be shifted outwardly, which improves balance.
Abstract:
Insole (14) for a high-heeled shoe (4), wherein the insole (14) has proximally a first zone (1) provided for the purpose of supporting a heel of a foot and further has distally of the first zone a second zone (2) which is provided for the purpose of supporting a middle part of the foot, wherein the second zone is provided with a teardrop- shaped raised area (12) positioned such that a tail of the teardrop shape extends in proximal direction, wherein the first zone (1) has a thickness which increases gradually in distal direction such that a wedge shape is obtained which extends over at least sixty percent of the first zone (1).
Abstract:
An insole (46) for a high heeled platform shoe (30), shaped to accommodate a platform (48) between the insole (46) and an underside of a wearer's foot (38). Also, a high heeled platform shoe (30) including an outsole (50), an insole (46) and a platform (48), in which the outsole (50) is located on one side of the insole (46) and the platform (48) is located on the other side of the insole (46). Also, a last (43) for lasting a high heeled platform shoe (30), the last (43) being shaped to correspond to the shape of a foot and a platform (48) located against the sole of the foot. Manufacture includes providing a platform (48) located on one side of an insole (46) and an outsole (50) on the other side of the insole (46). The platform (48) and its location above the insole (46) provide comfort to the wearer of the shoe (30) and reduce health problems.
Abstract:
Abstract of the Disclosure Disclosed is a footwear insole (1) adapted to alleviate arthritis pain of the foot, knee, and/or hip by providing a rigid shell layer (4) for arch support, and a topcloth (2), an upper cushioning layer (3), and a lower cushioning layer (5) for cushioning. Further, the rigid shell layer includes a shell aperture (13), and the lower cushioning layer includes a lower layer aperture (14), through which a portion of the upper cushioning layer extends for cushioning.