SPRAIN ARRESTOR

Abstract

The Sprain Arrestor is an orthotic wedge made of cut and shaped industry standard multidurometer tri-laminate material which by its size and shape and placement inside the shoe offers an inexpensive alternative to bulky bracing and or elastic minimally supportive bandages and wrappings which can restrict circulation. Its use is totally dependent upon the need of the user.

Description

BACKGROUND

The Sprain Arrestor is a lateral wedge orthotic with fractal dimensions based on the FIBONOCCI CURVE. The Sprain Arrestor was created to fulfill a personal need of the inventor, who suffers from ankle instability due to traumatic injuries to the ankle as well as malformations of the foot. The Sprain Arrestor was developed to provide an inexpensive alternative to ankle support and protection for individuals who may be prone to ankle inversion.

SUMMARY

The general idea of the Sprain Arrestor is to make available an orthotic appliance that is inexpensive that can serve a population without more expensive costs of professional medical services and eliminate use of bulkier and restricting orthotic appliances such as braces and constricting bandage supports. The Sprain Arrestor is worn inside the shoe where it is unseen.

DRAWING DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 Top view of Sprain Arrestor depicting an accurate size and shape of the Sprain Arrestors tri-laminate layers composed of industry standard orthopedic multidurometor tri-laminate layers of a. EVA, b. PORON (urethane foam), and c. PLASTIZOTE (medical grade foam)

FIG. 2 Rear View of Sprain Arrestor depicting accurate size and shape of the Sprain Arrestors trilaminate layers composed of industry standard orthopedic multidurometer trilaminate layers of a. EVA, b. PORON, (urethane) and c. PLASTIZOTE (medical grade foam).

Claims

1. The Sprain Arrestor is an orthotic wedge made from industry standard multidurometer tri-laminate material.

2. The sprain Arrestor is an orthotic wedge that provides stabilizing support to the Transverse Arch and the Medial Longitudinal arch.

3. The Sprain Arrestor is an orthotic made from industry standard multidurometer tri-laminate material that provides stabilizing support to the area of the foot where the Abductor digiti minimi muscle, the Peroneus longus tendon, and the Inferior peronal reticulum, along with the of the bones of the Calcaneus, the Cuboid, and the Tuberosity of the 5th metatarsal form the Medial Arch.