FR2782649A1 - Posture apparatus for ankle and foot for bending, internal and external rotation, torsion and pulling of leg and foot muscles - Google Patents

Abstract

The apparatus comprises a main piece (I) comprising a stop (IA) receiving the heel and protected by a flexible rubber mass (V10), and a plane (IB) inclined at 20 deg on which the foot is placed having in its upper front part a rectangular flexible rubber piece (V11) and a rubber piece (13) allowing torsion of the foot. A vertical support (IC) is located in the front part with an open V in its lower part. An intermediate rectangular piece (II) under the vertical support is fixed by a horizontal peg (II2). A half sphere (IV) enables a lateral rotation of the foot.

Description

The present invention relates to a posture apparatus of the

  ankle and foot, governing the flexion, the left and right lateralities of the ankle and foot, and the torsion of the foot, as well as the stretching of the posterior and external fascias of the leg. Multifunctional devices of this kind are not known, using the body weight, allowing maximum stretching of the fascias, both on the

  in terms of amplitudes than in terms of pressure force.

  The device consists of: I - A main part with rounded posterosuperior angles so as not to injure the user, comprising:

  A) a stop on its posterior part, making it possible to receive and block the heel.

  B) an inclined plane at 20 - 30, 40, according to the use of the annexed parts II and III, with, formed at its posterior and lower part, a cylindrical orifice (9) receiving

  the stud (8) of the 1/2 sphere IV provided for the rotations.

  C) a vertical support located at the front part of the device, the lower end of which is cut in V point downwards, also allowing the lateral inclinations of the device, shortly before the point of V, a cylindrical orifice (1 ) is arranged in the thickness, allowing to receive a cylindrical axis, allowing the rotation of the inclined plane, this axis is removable. If we remove it and we do not fix the% 2 sphere to the posterior part of the inclined plane, we obtain an ankle flexion ankle apparatus at 20 stretching only the calf. this inclination will be perfect for very retracted calves, especially concerning women wearing high heels for several years and in any case people exercising

standing profession.

  It - Of an intermediate, rectangular piece, applying to the underside of the vertical support, (IC), with, arranged at its upper part, lengthwise and thick, slightly inclined towards the front and the bottom in order to catch up with the verticality inherent in the change of angle, a rectangular excavation I (3) j, or not Fig. 1/1 [11 (3bis], receiving the V (IC) of the vertical support. A corresponding orifice (4) formed in the thickness of the part, cylindrical, allows to receive a removable cylindrical axis [Il (2), provided for this purpose allowing internal and external rotations on a slope of 30. During rotation, one or the other side of the V of the vertical frame (C) abuts on the bottom of the excavation [(3] and It (3 bisI and thus limits the lateral inclinations of the device to 20 or 40. The base (5) is itself rectified in order to obtain a perfectly horizontal seat on the ground, thereby avoiding a sliding of spacing capable of triggering a rupture of the device. The intermediate part has at its lower part two cylindrical orifices (6), vertical, capable of receiving both

  vertical studs (7) of the additional part (111).

  III - An additional rectangular part fits under the intermediate part (11), using two vertical (7) and cylindrical studs, in the two orifices [II (6], households for this purpose and allows thus gain 10 inclination or a total of 40 inclination on the incline (B) j. The base is adjusted in order to

  allow a vertical seat of the frame.

  III bis - An additional triangular prismatic piece (Il1bis) fits under the intermediate piece (Il) using two vertical (7) and cylindrical studs, in the two Cil orifices (6)], provided at this effect. Its variable height will make it possible to gain several tens of degrees of lateral inclination (or torsion), up to 50, of the foot on the inclined plane Il (B) j. It is enough to reverse the direction of fitting of the part (VI) to allow passing from the lateral inclination of the

  right foot at the lateral inclination of the left foot.

  IV - Of a% 2 sphere (IV) extended by a vertical cylindrical axis (8) which fits into the orifice (9) formed in the postero-lower part of the inclined plane j (B] allowing, thanks to the combined action of the axis (1] of the plane

  vertical, to get right and left rotations.

  The increase in the diameter of the 1/2 sphere, (IV) coupled with the increase in the depth of the excavation i, (3bisJ and the height of the V tl (1] or then the addition of a cylinder (8bis) inserted between the / 2 sphere (IV) and the orifice (9)

  will allow greater lateral inclinations.

  V - Additional equipment made of flexible rubber parts, glued to the device, will allow the loads to be absorbed as follows: - The flexible rubber part, trapezoidal, placed against the stop LI (A) of the heel , prevents damage to the heel from excess pressure, but also, when tilting the device, to hold the heel laterally, so that it does not come out of the device. This flexible rubber piece has an anterior face

  cut in V, receiving the heel and a posterior face glued to the stop E (A) J.

  - The rectangular piece (11) of flexible rubber, glued towards the front of the inclined plane [ô (BI allows to absorb the pressure exerted on the front of the bones of the forefoot. rectangular piece (12) placed on the ground, beyond the support points on the ground of the device, by 2 cm, made of flexible rubber, allowing: a) to further absorb the general load, contributing to total comfort, but still , to avoid by an excess of load, the sliding of the anterior and posterior points of support, being able to generate a rupture of the apparatus at the higher angle which forms the

  inclined plane [i (B]) and the vertical frame E [(C]).

  - A piece (13) of flexible rubber, placed above the rubber piece (11), of triangular shape, of variable height, inclined inward or outward, makes it possible to obtain, coupled or not with the action of the% 2 sphere (IV),

a real twist of the foot.

  A resistant canvas strap (14) will be fixed towards the front part of the inclined plane l (B)] it will allow, thanks to its two fastenings with Velcro tape at each end, to securely tie the patient's forefoot against the inclined plane [I (BI so that it does not leave the device during the tilting or twisting exercises of the loaded foot. At each end of this strap, to the left and to the right, there is

  1/2 circular ring for securing the device.

  VI - This device allows, after having engaged the heel against the stop (10), the inclined foot, resting on the inclined plane [E (B, to exercise a posture, knee extended, progressively advancing the pubis forward , bust and vertical pelvis, to exercise thanks to the weight of the body, a posture capable of effectively stretching the calf (superficial plane of the posterior compartment of the leg) and thereby releasing the compressions of the external saphenous vein, generative varicose veins and heavy legs, but also during the internal lateral inclination of the leg on the foot, to obtain an effective stretching of the long lateral peroneal and short lateral peroneal muscles. But also during the external lateral inclination of the leg on the foot, to obtain an effective stretching of the muscles of the deep plane of the posterior compartment

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  of the leg namely: hind leg, common flexor of the toes, proper flexor of the big toe. The whole actively participating in the liberation: a) of the articular amplitudes of the ankle and the foot, b) in the liberation of the venous return circulation of the lower limb, relieving heavy legs and preventing the formation of varicose veins. VII Once the prior position has been acquired, it will suffice to tilt the bust forward, until it is completely lying on the table, device placed perpendicular to the side of the table, to obtain a overall stretching of the hamstring muscles, promoting the release of knee flexum and limiting the

retroversion of the pelvis.

  VIII - To obtain a pure anterior movement, devoid of any rotation, it suffices

  remove the% sphere (IV). The device thus presents at its rear part (IA) -

  (IB) a straight transverse bearing, preventing any rotation.

  Figure I shows the device according to the invention, with reference to the drawing. It includes: - a main unit which is made up of a stop (IA), - an inclined plane at 20 - 30 or 40 "(IB), - a vertical frame (IC) whose lower end is provided with a cylindrical orifice (1) allowing the passage of a removable axis (11 2), - of a rectangular intermediate part (II) having an excavation inclined towards the front, rectangular (11 3), or not ( 11 3 bis), - an orifice (Il 4) passing through the thicknesses of the two cheeks from side to side, cylindrical, allowing the passage of a removable axis (Il 2), - two vertical cylindrical orifices provided on the lower face (Il 6), - a lower face (Il 5) cut slightly at an angle, - a lower part (111) on which is fixed at its upper part, two vertical studs (111 7), - a 2 sphere (IV) fitting using a vertical stud (IV 8) at the lower and rear part of the inclined plane (IB) in an orifice (9) made in the same place for this purpose,

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  - a piece of flexible rubber (V 10) cut in V resting against the stop

(I A),

  - a flexible rubber part (V 11) glued transversely to the front part of the inclined plane (I B), - a flexible rubber sole (V 12) serving as a shock absorber for the device. - a cylindrical intermediate piece [IV (8bis)] receiving the stud IV (8)] from the Y sphere (IV) at its lower part in a cylindrical cavity provided for this purpose and having at its upper part, a cylindrical stud coming to fit in

the orifice (9) of the stop (I A).

Claims (3)

  1 1- Apparatus for anti-equinism posture, internal and external rotation, torsion, valgus and varus of the foot on the leg, muscle stretching of the leg and foot and release of return circulation, venous, characterized in that it includes: A main part (I) composed of three parts: 1) A perpendicular stop (IA) on the inclined plane, located at the posterior part at the upper right and left rounded corners, avoiding hurting the subject, which allows to receive the heel, fitted with a trapezoidal piece (v 10) of flexible rubber, glued to its front face,   allowing to cushion the heel, thus avoiding crushing of the tissues.   2) A plane (IB) inclined at 20 on which the foot rises, equipped at its upper and anterior part, with a rectangular piece (V 11) of flexible rubber, glued, making it possible to receive the heads of the metatarsals under pressure, without damage the fabrics by crushing, but also to receive the rubber part (13) allowing the twist of the foot. At the junction of the stop and the inclined plane, provided at the expense of the inclined plane, an orifice (9+) will allow the parts [IV (8 and 8 bis)] allowing rotation to be received. 3) A vertical support (I C) located at the front part, allows to receive the load and to give the inclination to 20 of the inclined plane (I B). Its lower part is cut in V open at 140, the point allows the fixed support. Shortly before the tip, a cylindrical orifice [I (CI)] formed in the thickness, horizontal, allows to receive a horizontal removable axis, realizing an axis of rotation whose inclination will be limited by the cheeks of the V. Il- Apparatus according to claim I characterized in that it comprises a rectangular intermediate piece (II), applying to the underside of the vertical frame (IC) and fixed to it by a removable horizontal stud (112), 1 Said piece comprising: 1 ) At its upper half an excavation (Il 3 bis - Il 3) inclined downwards and forwards allowing the verticality to be caught up. The bottom of the excavation is formed by two equal sides, forming an angle of 140 oriented downwards, one or the other, depending on the inclination, receive one or the other inclined plane from the bottom vertical frame (IC), forming a stop and limiting the angle   tilt to 40 when tilting left or right.   2) Two horizontal cylindrical orifices (11 4), formed in the thickness of the two lateral cheeks limiting the excavation, a little below the upper edge and in the middle of the length, makes it possible to introduce the stud (Il 2) and   to fix the cylindrical orifice (I C 1), allowing left or right rotation.   3) The lower part has two vertical cylindrical orifices (II 6) which can receive the two vertical studs (111 7) of the additional part (111). This device makes it possible to increase the slope of the inclined plane (I B) from 10 bringing the total angle to 30 while maintaining the rotation capacities of the foot.   III - Apparatus according to claims I and II characterized in that it comprises   an additional rectangular piece (111), fitting under the intermediate piece (II), using two vertical studs (7), cylindrical coming to fit in the orifices (II 6), making it possible to increase the slope the inclined plane (IB) of 10, raising the intermediate piece (II), bringing the total angle to 40, while maintaining the rotational capacities of the foot. The underside of the device III is rectified, making it possible to obtain verticality,   giving all its support surface to the ground.   IV - Apparatus according to claims I and II characterized in that it   includes an additional triangular prismatic piece (III bis) of variable height, fitting under the intermediate piece (II), using two vertical studs (7), cylindrical, fitting into the holes (11 6) , allowing: 1) to increase the inclined plane (lB) by 10 raising the intermediate piece (11) bringing the total angle to 40, 2) To increase the internal rotation of the foot or pronation which can bring it up to 50 , 1 30) by inverting the piece (Il bis) to obtain the same result on the other foot, the underside of the apparatus (111 bis) is rectified, making it possible to obtain the   verticality, giving it the entire surface of support on the ground.   V - Apparatus according to claims 1, II and III characterized in that it   includes a 1/2 sphere (IV) extended by a vertical cylindrical axis (8), which fits into the orifice (9) formed in the posterioroinferior part of the   inclined plane (I B), thanks to the combined action of the axis (I 1) - (11 2) -   (Il 4) to obtain left and right rotations of 20 o. It will be enough to insert, the cylindrical part [IV (8 bis)] whose lower end receives the stud (IV 8) of the 1/2 sphere and the upper end ending in a cylindrical stud comes to fit in the orifice (IB 9) to raise the postero-lower support line, allowing a left lateral tilt or 40 right.   VI - Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims,   characterized in that it comprises a cylindrical part (8 bis) with at its lower part, a vertical cylindrical orifice making it possible to receive the stud (8) from the sphere (IV) and at its upper part, a vertical cylindrical stud coming from 'fit into the hole (9) formed in the postero-lower part of the inclined plane (IB). This part allows to raise the inclined plane (I B) and to make a left or right rotation of the foot, by.   VII - Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims   characterized by a piece (13) of flexible rubber, in the shape of a triangular prism which, applied by means of an adhesive strip, and placed above the piece of flexible rubber (V 11), on the left or on the right, makes it possible to obtain the torsion of the foot, to increase the rotation, whatever the dorsal flexion.   VIII - Device according to any one of the preceding claims,   characterized by a flexible flexible piece of rubber (V 12), well beyond the support points on the ground of the devices, 1 cm 1 thick, interposed between the ground and the devices, allowing when loading the devices by the user, to avoid the spacing of the points of support on the ground, of the devices, by sliding, likely to favor the breaking of the angle situated between the inclined plane (IB) and the vertical support (IC) when the exercise is carried out on a sliding surface (ex: tiling, floor).   IX - Device according to any one of the preceding claims by a   resistant canvas strap (14) whose two ends are fitted with Velcro type adhesive tape (14a), laterally this device comprises   plus two fixing rings (14 b)% circular.