THEODORE A WILLIAMSON
Nursing at Mckinley Rd, Umatilla, FL

License number

Florida 1029002

Issued Date

Oct 9, 1978

Effective Date

Jan 1, 1901

Expiration Date

Apr 30, 1997

Professional information

Foot Drop Orthotic And Gait Training Device

US Patent:

5277699, Jan 11, 1994

Filed:

Jun 10, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/896604

Inventors:

Theodore A. Williamson - Umatilla FL

International Classification:

A61F 500, A61F 537

US Classification:

602 28

Abstract:

An appliance for stretching a pathologically contracted Achilles' wrist tendons includes a resilient strap having a first end and a second end, a harness for securing around the leg of a user, a fastener for attaching the first end of the resilient strap to a shoe so that the resilient strap extends out from the front of the shoe, and a fastener for attaching the second end of the resilient strap to the harness so that the resilient strap is bowed against its resilient resistance over the front of the shoe. A channel for receiving the first end of the resilient strap is preferably recessed into the bottom of the shoe. The harness preferably includes a securing strap and a foam rubber pad having an inner surface which rests against the leg of the user and having an outer surface to which the securing strap is attached. The harness may additionally include nylon fabric attached to the outer surface of the pad, and cotton fabric attached to the inner surface of the pad. The securing strap is preferably fitted with several ring members and the second end of the resilient strap has a clasp which removably engages a ring member to select the desired tension of the resilient strap.