MR. MARK THOMAS MEDCALF, PT
Physical Therapy at Triunfo Cyn Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA
License number
California PT7032
Category
Restorative Service Providers
Type
Physical Therapist
Address
Address
141 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Phone
(805) 373-6560
(805) 373-5120 (Fax)
(805) 373-5120 (Fax)
Professional information
Mark T Medcalf, Westlake Village CA - PT (Physical therapy)
Specialties:
Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Address:
141 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Westlake Village 91361
(805) 373-6560 (Phone), (805) 373-5120 (Fax)
(805) 373-6560 (Phone), (805) 373-5120 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Mark Thomas Medcalf, Westlake Village CA
Specialties:
Physical Therapist
Address:
141 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Continuous Passive Motion Device For The First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint
US Patent:
5094226, Mar 10, 1992
Filed:
Oct 31, 1990
Appl. No.:
7/607990
Inventors:
Mark T. Medcalf - Westlake Village CA
Charles A. Kelman - Woodland Hills CA
Jeno B. Gutai - Thousand Oaks CA
Charles A. Kelman - Woodland Hills CA
Jeno B. Gutai - Thousand Oaks CA
International Classification:
B01H 102
US Classification:
128 25B
Abstract:
A device for engaging the big toe of a user to provide continuous passive motion to the first metatarsal phalangeal joint includes an electric motor situated within a box-like housing, a piston having a first end coupled to a drive shaft turned by the motor, a toe engaging attachment coupled to a second end of the piston, a rotatable foot support plate to accommodate the shift from right to left foot and vice versa, and a heel cradle for selective foot size adjustment. The rotational motion of the drive shaft is converted into reciprocating and substantially linear motion of the toe engaging attachment causing movement of the big toe by pushing on the plantar aspect upward, thus allowing for dorsi flexion of the joint. The toe engaging attachment is interchangeable depending on the degree of dorsi flexion desired. When the toe is to be put through a limited degree of dorsi flexion, a toe engaging attachment with a spring loaded plunger is used.