Patent ID: 7857776

Claim:
An orthosis for selectively flexing or extending a joint of a user, comprising: A. a first support that is adapted to be worn by the user on a first body part located on a first side of the joint; B. an adjustable fastener connected to the first support; C. a connector, comprising: i. a flexible strap having: a. a first strap end portion adapted to mate with the adjustable fastener and b. a second strap end portion, and ii. an elastic member, comprising a first elastic tube and a second elastic tube and having: a. a first elastic end portion connected to the strap near the second strap end portion and b. a second elastic end portion generally opposite the first elastic end portion; D. a second support adapted to be worn by the user on a second body part located on the opposite side of the joint to the first side of the joint having a first projection that is connected to the first elastic tube near the second strap end portion and a second projection that is connected to the second elastic tube near the second strap end portion.