ANKLE SUPPORT BRACE (ASB) AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

摘要

The present disclosure provides a custom or pre-fabricated ankle support brace providing tri-planar control of the ankle foot structure and allows for free plantar dorsi flexion. The ankle support brace comprises a stirrup-shaped brace body composed of reinforcement strips and a closure mechanism.

主权项

1. An ankle support brace, comprising:
a stirrup-shaped brace body comprising a polyolefin elastomeric material, the brace body comprising:
a back portion;a medial side portion having a medial front edge;a lateral side portion having a lateral front edge;a sole portion having a heel opening edge;a proximal edge; a first reinforcement strip with a first end situated on the medial side portion below the proximal edge and extending as a continuous strip along the medial side portion, under the sole portion and along the lateral side portion, with a second end situated on the lateral side portion below the proximal edge; the medial front edge and the lateral front edge being configured for an overlapping arrangement; and a closure mechanism to tighten the ankle foot orthosis on a foot.