摘要 |
A device (7) and method to treat heel pain including an inflatable heel cup (10) designed to be worn around the heel (91) of a foot (90). The heel cup (10), which may be worn separately or with a variety of different shoes, includes two air chambers (22) which are disposed on the lateral and medial aspects of the heel (91) at an elevation at or slightly below the Sub-talar joint (95) of the foot (90). The device further includes an air control valve (30), an adjustable strap (40) and an optional heel pad (70). |