| 摘要 |
<p>An orthopaedic support (18) includes a sheet of foam material that has been compression molded in specific areas. These areas have a thickness and density that is different from other areas of the support and serve to better fit the support to the body. The support may include compression molded grooves (32) or cavities to accommodate straps (44), struts (48), gel-filled pads, inflatable bladders (58), pumps (56), and other accessories. The support may be compression molded into a shape that conforms to the general contour of the part of the human anatomy that it supports. The support may also include compression molded grooves (32) that reduce bunching when the support is bent, and may include molded edges (36) to minimize skin irritation during activity.</p> |
