Patent ID: 6499485
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: A61F,A61H

Abstract:
A therapeutic device for stretching the plantar fascia of a foot, the device comprising a generally-cylindrical body having a first end section, a convex center section, a first intermediate section extending axially between the first end section and the center section, a second end section, and a second intermediate section extending axially between the second end section and the center section, the center section defining a smooth convex working surface, the first intermediate section cooperating with the first end section and the center section to define a first hourglass shaped working surface, and the second intermediate section cooperating with the second end section and the center section to define a second hourglass shaped working surface, said first hourglass shaped working surface shaped differently from said second hourglass shaped working surface, wherein said first and second hourglass shaped working surfaces are non-symmetrically formed relative to each other and wherein the body is formed from an outer side wall defining a closed cavity that contains one of a liquid, paste and gel material sealed therein.