CZ8289U1 - Orthopedic aid - Google Patents

Description

Orthopedic aid

Technical field

The technical solution relates to an orthopedic device for correcting the arch of the foot by activating muscles and ligaments, which is made either separately, for example in the form of an orthopedic insert or incorporated into the insole of an orthopedic shoe.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In particular, orthopedic inserts provided with a fixed reinforcement of metal or hardened plastic, such as polyamide, are currently used in prosthetic practice to prevent distortion of the foot arch. These are inserted into normal walking or home shoes with extended toe. Orthopedic aids directly integrated into special orthopedic shoes also show similar design features. Various softening materials, such as polyurethane, felt, or latex foam, are used to alleviate or eliminate the adverse effects of the reinforcement hardness, for example, the polyurethane, felt or latex foam used to cover the hard metal or plastic reinforcement. In order to compensate for any undesirable local pressures and to increase the corrective and therapeutic effect of the orthopedic inserts, other softening and activating fillers, such as so-called hearts, made mainly of foam latex, are often inserted under the foot heel or in the middle of the thumb and finger joint.

These orthopedic pads and aids structures, constructed on the principle of fixed, pre-localized reinforcement and activation pads, have a number of disadvantages. These are manifested not only in insoles and aids made by machine, but also in individually processed insoles and orthopedic shoes. The fixed position of the stiffening and support activating elements causes the patient's foot not to be sufficiently activated. The orthopedic pad with its corrective pressure causes blood flow to the sole of the foot, which gradually atrophy. This results in a completely opposite result to that which is required because, due to insufficient muscle activity, the ligament and muscle apparatus are further paralyzed and the foot arch collapses. In the case of a transversely flat foot, the backed-in thumb and possibly the hammer fingers develop very often. Often, despite regular use of orthopedic insoles or orthopedic shoes, the patient's condition continues to deteriorate. The patient suffers from foot pain and rapid tiredness. In some cases, surgery is required.

Some improvements in the treatment of flat feet have been observed, especially in pediatric patients, the so-called Spitzy ball inserts, used mainly for the treatment of longitudinal flat feet. A ball or hemisphere made of leather, rubber or metal is placed on a flat surface, leather inlay, at a place corresponding to the vault. To avoid unpleasant pressure in the shoe, the active muscles must increase the foot arch. However, this pad is not intended for permanent wear and is used solely for training and rehabilitation purposes - recommended use time is 1 to 2 hours / day.

The essence of the technical solution

These deficiencies are overcome by an orthopedic foot arch correction device attached to a support, such as an orthopedic insert or incorporated into the insole of an orthopedic shoe. The principle of the present invention consists in that it consists of at least one activating body mounted on a movable shank attached to a flat support pad at the joint of the toe and toe joint. The activation body preferably has a hemispherical, teardrop, heart-shaped or oval shape. Preferably, the actuator body is made of leather, porous plastic or rubber. The filler of the activation body consists of a flexible inorganic or organic material.

The advantages of the orthopedic device according to the present invention consist mainly in the effective activation of the muscles and thus in its gradual strengthening, which positively affects the arch of the foot.

-1 CZ 8289 Ul

Moving activation bodies by their presence irritate the designated parts of the sole of the foot. Activation of the musculoskeletal system of the foot occurs by moving the foot with its movement to move the activation body to reduce irritation. Muscle and ligament are activated at every step - the instep arches and the toes move. Depending on the individual sensitivity, the orthopedic device can be worn either practically or continuously. Experience has shown that patients with flat feet have stabilized. Advantageously, the orthopedic device can also be used preventively to prevent the formation of a flat foot.

Examples

Example 1

A flat orthopedic pad for a 60-year-old patient diagnosed with a transversely flat leg is made of a breathable synthetic suede-type synthetic material that follows the contours of the foot. This lining is designed to be worn in comfortable walking shoes with a wider toe. In the middle between the joints of the toe and toe joint, a 1.5 cm flat movable shank is attached to the insert to the end of which is attached one activating element of 0 3.0 cm and a height of 0.5 cm. The shape of the activation body is hemispherical. The body is made of natural leather and is filled with foam latex.

Example 2

Orthopedic shoes for the patient with strongly developed instep arch. The insole is equipped with three activation bodies of 0 2.0 cm, made of flexible rubber. The activation bodies are attached to a 1.5 to 2.0 cm tape shank, fixed to the insole of the shoe.

Example 3

For training purposes to prevent the formation of a flat foot, the actuator body is incorporated into the elastic material of the textile and rubber strip. This strip is 6.0 cm wide and is used as a gastropod.

Industrial applicability

The orthopedic device according to the present technical solution can be advantageously used in all types of comfortable walking shoes or home shoes as a separate orthopedic insert, or it can be fixed firmly into the insole of a special orthopedic shoe. The principle of this solution can also be used in the textile industry by incorporating corrective activation bodies directly into the knitwear of hosiery.

Claims (4)

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS An orthopedic device for correcting a foot arch attached to a support, for example a flat orthopedic insert or incorporated into an orthopedic shoe, characterized in that it consists of at least one activating body attached to a movable stem 35 attached to a flat support pad at the joint of the thumb and toe. Orthopedic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the activating body is spherical or hemispherical or teardrop-like or heart-shaped or oval. Orthopedic device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the activating body is made of natural or artificial leather, or of porous plastic or textile or rubber. -2EN 8289 Ul Orthopedic device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the activation body is filled with organic or inorganic material.