US20050133044A1 - Dual tensioning health support - Google Patents

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US20050133044A1
US20050133044A1 US10/948,003 US94800304A US2005133044A1 US 20050133044 A1 US20050133044 A1 US 20050133044A1 US 94800304 A US94800304 A US 94800304A US 2005133044 A1 US2005133044 A1 US 2005133044A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
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  • the present invention relates generally to health supports for knees and ankles, and more particularly, is directed to improved health supports for knees and ankles which provide improved tensioning for more accurate placement and tensioning of the device.
  • Certain health supports such as knee braces and ankle braces, are made in discrete sizes, such as small, medium, and large.
  • such health supports include knee braces which are of a fixed annular shape and dimensions.
  • a problem with such known health supports is that each individual is different, so that a health support intended to accurately fit an intended appendage for one individual to provide tension and/or support, may not accurately fit other individuals. As a result, the correct and desired amount of tension and/or support may not be properly provided.
  • this adjusting and securing method is not easy to perform. This is because the hand holding the first end blocks or is in the way of the attachment means located on the stretched end. Further, misalignment occurs because of the tension being applied on only one side of the device, generating a torsional effect. Accordingly, the device generally requires subsequent readjustments.
  • a tensioning health support a dual tensioning health support includes: a support layer adapted to be at least partially wrapped about a body part; a first elongated securing strap extending from one side of the support layer; a second elongated securing strap extending from an opposite side of the support layer, the second elongated securing strap being positioned substantially opposite from the first elongated securing strap such that the first and second elongated securing straps are both adjacent a first common side of the support layer and can be simultaneously pulled away from each other in opposite directions without substantial twisting of the support layer; a first securing device for securing a distal end of the first elongated securing strap to the support layer after the first elongated securing strap has been wrapped at least partially about the body part; and a second securing device for securing a distal end of the second elongated securing strap to the support layer after the second elongated s
  • the dual tensioning health support further includes: a third elongated securing strap extending from one side of the support layer; a fourth elongated securing strap extending from an opposite side of the support layer, the fourth elongated securing strap being substantially opposite the third elongated securing strap such that the third and fourth elongated securing straps are both adjacent a second common side of the support layer and can be simultaneously pulled away from each other in opposite directions without substantial twisting of the support layer; a third securing device for securing a distal end of the third elongated securing strap to the support layer after the third elongated securing strap has been wrapped at least partially about the body part; and a fourth securing device for securing a distal end of the fourth elongated securing strap to planar support after the fourth elongated securing strap has been wrapped at least partially about the body part.
  • the support layer is formed by an endless loop having an opening therein for receiving a foot of a person such that the endless loop is adapted to wrap about an arch and an instep of the foot.
  • the first and second elongated securing straps are positioned at an ankle of the person when the support layer is wrapped about the foot of a person and are adapted to wrap around an ankle of the person
  • the third and fourth elongated securing straps are positioned at the instep of the foot and are also adapted to wrap around the ankle of the person.
  • the first and second elongated securing straps are offset slightly from each other such that the wrapping of the first elongated securing strap around the ankle does not interfere with wrapping of the second elongated securing strap around the ankle and the wrapping of the second elongated securing strap around the ankle does not interfere with wrapping of the first elongated securing strap around the ankle.
  • the first elongated securing strap has an opening therein for receiving the second elongated securing strap therethrough when the first and second elongated securing straps are wrapped about the ankle such that the wrapping of the first elongated securing strap around the ankle does not interfere with wrapping of the second elongated securing strap around the ankle and the wrapping of the second elongated securing strap around the ankle does not interfere with wrapping of the first elongated securing strap around the ankle.
  • there is a fifth elongated securing strap extending from the one side of the support layer in spaced apart, substantially parallel relation to the first elongated securing strap, for wrapping about an ankle of the person.
  • the support layer is adapted to wrap at least partially around a knee of a person, with the first and second elongated securing straps being adapted to wrap around a leg of the person above the knee and the third and fourth elongated securing straps being adapted to wrap around a leg of the person below the knee.
  • the support layer includes an opening centrally therein.
  • the first and second elongated securing straps are offset slightly from each other such that the wrapping of the first elongated securing strap around the leg does not interfere with wrapping of the second elongated securing strap around the leg, and the third and fourth elongated securing straps are offset slightly from each other such that the wrapping of the third elongated securing strap around the leg does not interfere with wrapping of the fourth elongated securing strap around the leg.
  • the first elongated securing strap has an opening therein for receiving the second elongated securing strap therethrough when the first and second elongated securing straps are wrapped about the leg
  • the fourth elongated securing strap has an opening therein for receiving the third elongated securing strap therethrough when the third and fourth elongated securing straps are wrapped about the leg.
  • the first through fourth securing devices include hook-like fasteners for engaging loops of fabric on the support layer.
  • the support layer and the first through fourth elongated securing straps are preferably made from a first stretchable material on one side and a second material on an opposite side having a plurality of loops thereon to be engaged by the hook-like fasteners.
  • FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a planar support layer of an ankle support according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of the planar support layer of the ankle support of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the ankle support formed from the planar support layer of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the ankle support formed from the planar support layer of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIGS. 5-8 are perspective views showing the steps for tensioning and positioning of the ankle support of FIG. 3 around the ankle of a person;
  • FIG. 9 is a top plan view of a planar support layer of an ankle support according to a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the planar support layer of the ankle support of FIG. 9 ;
  • FIGS. 11-16 are perspective views showing the steps for tensioning and positioning of the ankle support of FIG. 9 around the ankle of a person;
  • FIG. 17 is a top plan view of a planar support layer of an ankle support according to another modification of the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view of the planar support layer of the ankle support of FIG. 17 ;
  • FIGS. 19-22 are perspective views showing the steps for tensioning and positioning of the ankle support of FIG. 17 around the ankle of a person;
  • FIG. 23 is a top plan view of a planar support layer of a knee support according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 is a bottom plan view of the planar support layer of the knee support of FIG. 23 ;
  • FIGS. 25-31 are perspective views showing the steps for tensioning and positioning of the knee support of FIG. 23 around the knee of a person;
  • FIG. 32 is a top plan view of a planar support layer of a knee support according to a modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 33 is a bottom plan view of the planar support layer of the knee support of FIG. 32 ;
  • FIGS. 34-38 are perspective views showing the steps for tensioning and positioning of the knee support of FIG. 32 around the knee of a person.
  • an ankle support 10 is formed from a planar support layer 12 formed generally in the shape of the Greek letter ⁇ .
  • planar support layer 12 includes an upper roof shaped section 14 formed by a first slightly downturned roof section 16 and a second slightly downturned roof section 18 that meet at a center section 20 having a flat upper edge 22 .
  • a first elongated securing strap 24 extends down from the distal end 16 a of first slightly downturned roof section 16 and a second elongated securing strap 26 extends down from second slightly downturned roof section 18 at a position spaced inwardly of the distal end 18 a thereof, the purpose for which will be apparent from the discussion hereafter.
  • First and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 extend generally perpendicular to first and second slightly downturned roof sections 16 and 18 , and therefore, are angled slightly toward each other.
  • First slightly downturned roof section 16 is cut along a separation line 28 that is parallel to the upper edge 16 b thereof and which extends from distal end 16 a to center section 20 to define a third elongated securing strap 30 which is separated from a first main body portion 32 of first slightly downturned roof section 16 .
  • First main body portion 32 has an upper edge 34 that extends along separation line 28 .
  • second slightly downturned roof section 18 is cut along a separation line 36 that is parallel to the upper edge 18 b thereof and which extends from distal end 18 a to center section 20 to define a fourth elongated securing strap 38 which is separated from a second main body portion 40 of second slightly downturned roof section 18 .
  • Second main body portion 40 has an upper edge 42 that extends along separation line 36 .
  • Planar support layer 12 can be made from any suitable material, but is preferably made from a 3 mm neoprene nylon jersey material on the rear side 12 a thereof which renders the material stretchable, and an unbroken loop-like fabric such as is sold under the trademark VELCRO on the front side 12 b thereof.
  • the continuous peripheral edge 44 of planar support layer 12 has a binding 46 thereon which extends around the edge to both sides of planar support layer 12 , and which can be secured by any suitable means, such as stitching, adhesive, ultrasonic welding, etc. Binding 46 can be made from any suitable material, but is preferably a mesh cloth.
  • patches 48 a - 48 d of hook-like elements such as is sold under the trademark VELCRO are secured to the distal ends of securing straps 24 , 26 , 30 and 38 on the same side 12 a of planar support layer 12 .
  • Patches 48 a - 48 d can be secured by any suitable means, such as stitching, adhesive, ultrasonic welding, etc.
  • first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are extended out away from each other, they are offset slightly from each other in a direction transverse to their linear extending directions.
  • first elongated securing strap 24 is connected to distal end 16 a of first slightly downturned roof section 16
  • second elongated securing strap 26 is connected to second slightly downturned roof section 18 at a position spaced inwardly of distal end 18 a thereof.
  • straps 24 and 26 are still substantially directly opposite each other
  • straps 30 and 38 are substantially opposite each other, that is, they are adjacent a common side and can be simultaneously pulled away from each other in opposite directions without substantial twisting or skewing of ankle support 10 , as would occur with the aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 5,221,252 to Caprio, Jr. et al. and U.S. Pat. No. 5,399,153 to Caprio, Jr. et al., in which the securing strap on one side is adjacent the top edge and the securing strap on the opposite side is adjacent the bottom edge.
  • first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are grasped by the two hands of the person, as shown in FIG. 5 , and both stretched simultaneously rearwardly around the rear side of ankle 52 . Because of the aforementioned offset of first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 , the wrapping of first elongated securing strap 24 does not interfere with the wrapping of second elongated securing strap 26 .
  • first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are both adjacent a common edge, there is no substantial twisting or skewing of the ankle support 10 .
  • the stretching of first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 is continued such that first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are stretched to the front of ankle 52 where they are secured by patches 48 a and 48 b of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 12 b. Straps 24 and 26 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 30 and 38 are grasped by the two hands of the person, and both criss-crossed over the instep of foot 54 and simultaneously stretched rearwardly to the rear side of ankle 52 where they are secured by patches 48 c and 48 d of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric thereat. Patches 48 c and 48 d are preferably secured to the outer surfaces of straps 24 and 26 at the rear side of ankle 52 . Because both third and fourth elongated securing straps 30 and 38 are both adjacent a common edge, there is no substantial twisting or skewing of the ankle support 10 . Straps 30 and 38 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • an ankle support 60 is formed from a planar support layer 62 formed generally in the same shape as planar support layer 12 of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
  • the same numerals are used to identify the same elements in planar support layers 12 and 62 .
  • planar support layer 62 differs from planar support layer 12 by the addition of a fifth elongated securing strap 64 extending down from first slightly downturned roof section 16 at a position spaced inwardly from distal end 16 a thereof and spaced away from first elongated securing strap 24 .
  • Fifth elongated securing strap 64 is generally parallel to first elongated securing strap 24 and has a similar length.
  • a patch 48 e of hook-like elements is secured to the distal end of securing strap 64 on the same side of planar support layer 62 as patches 48 a - 48 d.
  • Patch 48 e can be secured by any suitable means, such as stitching, adhesive, ultrasonic welding, etc.
  • first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are grasped by the two hands of the person, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 , and both stretched simultaneously rearwardly around the rear side of ankle 52 . Because of the aforementioned offset of first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 , the wrapping of first elongated securing strap 24 does not interfere with the wrapping of second elongated securing strap 26 .
  • first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are continued such that first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are stretched to the front of ankle 52 where they are secured by patches 48 a and 48 b of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 12 b. Straps 24 and 26 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • fifth elongated securing strap 64 is grasped by one hand of the person, as shown in FIG. 14 , and stretched rearwardly around the rear side of ankle 52 . Because of the offset of fifth elongated securing strap 64 from first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 , first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 do not interfere with the wrapping of fifth elongated securing strap 64 .
  • the stretching of fifth elongated securing strap 64 is continued such that fifth elongated securing strap 64 is stretched to the front of ankle 52 where it is secured by patch 48 e of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 12 b. Strap 64 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 30 and 38 are grasped by the two hands of the person, and both criss-crossed over the instep of foot 54 and simultaneously stretched rearwardly to the rear side of ankle 52 where they are secured by patches 48 c and 48 d of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric thereat.
  • Patches 48 c and 48 d are preferably secured to the outer surfaces of straps 24 and 26 at the rear side of ankle 52 .
  • Straps 30 and 38 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • an ankle support 80 is formed from a planar support layer 82 formed generally in the same shape as planar support layer 12 of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
  • the same numerals are used to identify the same elements in planar support layers 12 and 82 .
  • first elongated securing strap 24 is made much wider than second elongated securing strap 26
  • second elongated securing strap 26 is centered on second slightly downturned roof section 18 so that first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are in line with each other, rather than being offset from each other.
  • first elongated securing strap 24 is provided with an opening 84 therein.
  • opening 84 is shown to be circular, the present invention is not limited to this shape, and any other suitable shape, such as square, rectangular, triangular, etc. can be used.
  • first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are grasped by the two hands of the person, as shown in FIG. 19 , and both stretched simultaneously rearwardly around the rear side of ankle 52 .
  • Second elongated securing strap 26 is then inserted through opening 84 , as shown in FIG.
  • first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 are stretched to the front of ankle 52 where they are secured by patches 48 a and 48 b of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 12 b. Since second elongated securing strap 26 extends through opening 84 of first elongated securing strap 24 , the wrappings of first and elongated securing straps 24 and 26 do not interfere with each other. Straps 24 and 26 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 30 and 38 are grasped by the two hands of the person, and both criss-crossed over the instep of foot 54 and simultaneously stretched rearwardly to the rear side of ankle 52 where they are secured by patches 48 c and 48 d of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric thereat.
  • Patches 48 c and 48 d are preferably secured to the outer surfaces of straps 24 and 26 at the rear side of ankle 52 .
  • Straps 30 and 38 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • ankle supports 10 , 60 and 80 permit tensioning by pulling simultaneously on both first and second elongated securing straps 24 and 26 and on both third and fourth elongated securing straps 30 and 38 .
  • differential tension at several locations across the straps is permitted.
  • the construction of each ankle support reduces the amount of material that is required, and consequently the bulk necessary to provide the required tension.
  • ankle supports 10 , 60 and 80 can also be applied to knee supports.
  • a knee support 100 includes a planar support layer 101 with a rear side 101 a and a front side 101 b.
  • Knee support 100 includes a generally 10 rectangular central section 102 having a top edge 102 a and a bottom edge 102 b, and with the height of central section 102 being approximately twice the width thereof.
  • a first elongated securing strap 104 extends from a first side 102 c of central section 102 adjacent top edge 102 a, such that the top elongated edge 104 a of first elongated securing strap 104 is formed as a smooth continuation of top edge 102 a.
  • a third elongated securing strap 106 also extends from first side 102 c such that the bottom elongated edge 106 a of third elongated securing strap 106 is in spaced relation from bottom edge 102 b and does not form a smooth continuation thereof.
  • the length of third elongated securing strap 106 is substantially the same as first elongated securing strap 104 .
  • a fourth elongated securing strap 108 extends from the second opposite side 102 d of central section 102 adjacent bottom edge 102 b, such that the bottom elongated edge 108 a of fourth elongated securing strap 108 is formed as a smooth continuation of bottom edge 102 b.
  • a second elongated securing strap 110 also extends from second side 102 d such that the top elongated edge 110 a of second elongated securing strap 110 is in spaced relation from top edge 102 a and does not form a smooth continuation thereof.
  • the length of second elongated securing strap 110 is substantially the same as fourth elongated securing strap 108 .
  • elongated securing straps 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 are each staggered in the heightwise direction from each other in the order, from top to bottom, of elongated securing straps 104 , 110 , 106 and 108 .
  • first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are still substantially directly opposite each other and third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are still substantially directly opposite each other, that is, they are adjacent a common side and can be simultaneously pulled away from each other in opposite directions without substantial twisting or skewing of ankle support 10 , as would occur with the aforementioned U.S.
  • a circular opening 112 is provided centrally of central section 102 .
  • An annular area 114 surrounding circular opening 112 is made from the same materials as the remainder of central section 102 but is thicker in order to provide a larger cushion at the knee cap when worn.
  • Knee support 100 can be made of any suitable material, but is preferably made from a 3 mm neoprene nylon jersey material on the rear side 101 a of planar support layer 101 which renders the material stretchable, and an unbroken loop-like fabric such as is sold under the trademark VELCRO on the front side 101 b thereof.
  • the continuous peripheral edge 116 of planar support layer 101 has a binding 118 thereon which extends around the edge to both sides of planar support layer 101 , and which can be secured by any suitable means, such as stitching, adhesive, ultrasonic welding, etc.
  • Binding 118 can be made from any suitable material, but is preferably a mesh cloth.
  • two triangular cut-out darts 120 can be provided in side edges 102 c and 102 d for providing greater ease of wrapping of knee support 100 around the knee of a person, although darts 120 can be eliminated.
  • patches 122 a - 122 d of hook-like elements such as is sold under the trademark VELCRO are secured to the distal ends of securing straps 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 on the same rear side 101 a of planar support layer 101 .
  • Patches 122 a - 122 d can be secured by any suitable means, such as stitching, adhesive, ultrasonic welding, etc.
  • Knee support 100 is first held by elongated securing straps 104 and 110 such that central section 102 is placed against the knee with opening 112 centered on the kneecap. Then, elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are grasped by the two hands of the person, as shown in FIG. 25 , and both stretched simultaneously rearwardly around the rear side of the leg just above the knee, as shown in FIG. 26 .
  • first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 Because of the offset of first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 , the wrapping of first elongated securing strap 104 does not interfere with the wrapping of second elongated securing strap 110 , as shown in FIG. 27 . However, because the offset is not great and because both first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are both adjacent a common edge, there is no substantial twisting or skewing of the knee support 100 .
  • first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are continued such that first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are stretched toward the front of the leg just above the knee where they are secured by patches 122 a and 122 d of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 101 b, as shown in FIG. 28 .
  • Straps 104 and 110 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are both stretched simultaneously rearwardly around the rear side of the leg just below the knee. Because of the offset of third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 , the wrapping of third elongated securing strap 106 does not interfere with the wrapping of fourth elongated securing strap 108 , as shown in FIG. 30 . However, because the offset is not great and because both third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are both adjacent a common edge, there is no substantial twisting or skewing of the knee support 100 .
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are continued such that third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are stretched toward the front of the leg just below the knee where they are secured by patches 122 b and 122 c of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 101 b, as shown in FIG. 31 . Straps 106 and 108 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • a knee support 130 is formed from a planar support layer 101 formed generally in the same shape as planar support layer 101 of FIGS. 23 and 24 .
  • the same numerals are used to identify the same elements in planar supports 101 and 131 .
  • planar support layer 131 differs from planar support layer 101 in that first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are in line with each other, rather than being offset from each other.
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are in line with each other, rather than being offset from each other.
  • first and third elongated securing straps 104 and 108 are made wider than second and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 110 .
  • An opening 132 is provided in the proximal end of each elongated securing strap 104 and 108 , with the width of each elongated securing strap 106 and 110 not being generally greater than the diameter of openings 132 so as to fit therethrough.
  • knee support 130 is first held by elongated securing straps 104 and 110 such that central section 102 is placed against the knee with opening 112 centered on the kneecap. Then, elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are grasped by the two hands of the person, as shown in FIG. 34 , and both stretched simultaneously rearwardly around the rear side of the leg just above the knee. As shown in FIG. 35 , second elongated securing strap 110 is then inserted through the opening 132 in first elongated securing strap 104 . As a result, the wrapping of first elongated securing strap 104 does not interfere with the wrapping of second elongated securing strap 110 .
  • first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are continued such that first and second elongated securing straps 104 and 110 are stretched toward the front of the leg just above the knee where they are secured by patches 122 a and 122 d of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 101 b, as shown in FIG. 36 .
  • Straps 104 and 110 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are both stretched simultaneously rearwardly around the rear side of the leg just below the knee.
  • Third elongated securing strap 106 is then inserted through the opening 132 in fourth elongated securing strap 108 .
  • the wrapping of third elongated securing strap 106 does not interfere with the wrapping of fourth elongated securing strap 108 , as shown in FIG. 37 .
  • third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are continued such that third and fourth elongated securing straps 106 and 108 are stretched toward the front of the leg just below the knee where they are secured by patches 122 b and 122 c of hook-like elements onto the unbroken loop-like fabric on the front side 101 b, as shown in FIG. 38 . Straps 106 and 108 can be released and repositioned as desired in order to adjust the tension.
  • knee supports 100 and 130 permit tensioning by pulling simultaneously on both the first and second elongated securing straps and on both the third and fourth elongated securing straps. This results in an easy application, better control of the applied tension, a higher degree of tension and more accurate placement of the ankle support. In addition, with this arrangement, differential tension at several locations across the straps is permitted. Furthermore, the construction of each ankle support reduces the amount of material that is required, and consequently the bulk necessary to provide the required tension.

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