Patent ID: 6056713
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A conformable ankle brace comprising:a heat formable thermoplastic sheet;a lateral extension on said thermoplastic sheet;a medial extension on said thermoplastic sheet;a cushioning material covering an inner side of said thermal sheet;strap holding means secured to the other side of said thermal sheet;said medial and lateral extension constructed to extend below and completely cover the medial and lateral malleoli of a foot and forming a recess constructed to fit around the upper portion of a foot;said recess in said thermoplastic sheet having a concave distal end formed to strengthen said thermal sheet;a plurality of straps removably secured to said strap holding means for securing said ankle brace;whereby said heat formable thermoplastic sheet may be softened with heat and then form-fitted to an ankle with said lateral and medial extensions extending below and covering the lateral and medial malleoli on either side of the foot.