ANKLE STABILIZING APPARATUS HAVING A DYNAMIC CUFF AND STABILIZING STRAP SYSTEM

摘要

The invention relates to an ankle stabilizing apparatus for minimizing inversion and eversion of the foot, and more specifically, to a body member having at least one cuff member positioned against a cuff portion of the body member, wherein the cuff member defines at least one opening for receiving at least one stabilizing strap such that the cuff and stabilizing strap dynamically apply a variable force against the body member and ankle. The invention promotes variable compression against the ankle upon application and during wear. The invention also resists distal migration of the apparatus during wear.

主权项

1. An apparatus for stabilizing movement of an ankle, said apparatus comprising:
a flexible body member having an upper portion, a lower portion, a front portion, a rear portion, a first side, a second side, an interior surface, and an exterior surface; at least one stabilizing strap for applying at least one force against said flexible body member, said at least one stabilizing strap having at least one portion positioned against said flexible body member; and a cuff member for directing the at least one force applied by said at least one stabilizing strap against said flexible body member, said cuff member positioned against said rear portion of said flexible body member, said cuff member defining at least one opening for receiving a portion of said at least one stabilizing strap; wherein said cuff member varies the amount of force acting on said flexible body member during application and use.