| 摘要 |
<p>A device for drop foot is characterized in that the joint to the foot (2) of a spring (3) attached to the front side (1a) of a wearer's leg (1) includes an engagement piece (9, 10) attached in the instep area of the foot in which easy sliding of the spring in the longitudinal direction (S1, S2) thereof is allowed. The device allows easy angular bending of the foot against the force of the spring during walking. The foot is also easily returning back to the resting position thereof at an essentially right angle in relation to the leg. Abrasion of the foot, instep or ankle is essentially prevented. Footwear is easy to provide for use of the device of the invention without any uncomfortable accessories inside the footwear.</p> |
