DONALD C LABOURR, PT
Physical Therapy at 36 Ave, Lynnwood, WA
License number
Washington PT00002005
Category
Restorative Service Providers
Type
Physical Therapist
Address
Address
19217 36Th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone
(425) 670-9991
Professional information
Donald C Labourr, Lynnwood WA - PT (Physical therapy)
Specialties:
Physical Therapy
Address:
19217 36Th Ave W SUITE 102, Lynnwood 98036
(425) 670-9991 (Phone)
(425) 670-9991 (Phone)
Languages:
English
Donald C Labourr, Lynnwood WA
Specialties:
Physical Therapist
Address:
19217 36Th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Ankle And Foot Stabilization Support
US Patent:
2005019, Sep 15, 2005
Filed:
Mar 12, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/799449
Inventors:
Richard Bouche - Brier WA, US
Donald Labourr - Brier WA, US
Donald Labourr - Brier WA, US
International Classification:
A43B007/20
US Classification:
036089000
Abstract:
A ankle and foot stabilization support apparatus and method that provide stability while the user's foot is in the neutral, dorsiflexed, and plantarflexed positions. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a support foundation and two adjustable lateral tension bands. One band extends from the support foundation to a location on an item of footwear that is proximate to the lateral heel counter and provides support in the neutral and dorsiflexed position. The second band extends from the support foundation to a location on the item of footwear proximate to the lateral quarter and provides support in the plantarflexed position. Another embodiment includes medial stabilization tension bands. The invention can be readily moved from footwear to footwear, may be integrated into an item of footwear, and may contain a combination of lateral and medial tension bands.