Patent ID: 8814815
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A device for treating ankle equinus by stretching the Gastrocnemius muscle and soleus muscle, the brace comprising: elongated rods which extend from above the knee of the user to the foot of the user, the rods including a medial elongated rod along a medial side of the leg of the user, the rods including a lateral elongated rod along a lateral side of the leg of the user, each rod including a locking knee hinge, the locking knee hinge located somewhat at, below or above the knee, the locking knee hinge locking the knee in an extended position at times, the locking knee hinge releasing the knee to a bent position at other times, each rod including adjustable bars to extend proximally toward the user, the adjustable bars being adjustable to change the overall length of the device to accommodate different leg lengths of different users, and locking ankle hinges coupling the elongated rods to a footplate, each ankle hinge locking the ankle in a dorsiflexion position at times, each ankle hinge locking the ankle in a normal position or a plantarflexion position at other times; wherein the locking knee hinges are coaxial or non-coaxial.