WO2017069732A1 - Dispositif de thérapie et son procédé de fabrication - Google Patents

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WO2017069732A1
WO2017069732A1 PCT/US2015/056248 US2015056248W WO2017069732A1 WO 2017069732 A1 WO2017069732 A1 WO 2017069732A1 US 2015056248 W US2015056248 W US 2015056248W WO 2017069732 A1 WO2017069732 A1 WO 2017069732A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/12—Sandals; Strap guides thereon
    • A43B3/128—Sandals; Strap guides thereon characterised by the sole
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/02—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the material
    • A43B13/04—Plastics, rubber or vulcanised fibre
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B13/00—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units
    • A43B13/14—Soles; Sole-and-heel integral units characterised by the constructive form
    • A43B13/18—Resilient soles
    • A43B13/187—Resiliency achieved by the features of the material, e.g. foam, non liquid materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/12—Sandals; Strap guides thereon
    • A43B3/122—Sandals; Strap guides thereon characterised by the attachment of the straps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B7/00—Footwear with health or hygienic arrangements

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  • the disclosure relates generally to a physical therapy device, and more particularly, to a therapy shoe that facilitates proprioception training for physical rehabilitation of a patient, and methods of manufacturing the therapy shoe.
  • Proprioception relates to a sense of joint position and spatial orientation arising from stimuli from within the body.
  • Proprioception training is an important concept in sport, orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.
  • An injury to the neuromuscular and or musculoskeletal systems may cause direct or indirect damage to the sensory input and inhibit neuromuscular response.
  • Proprioception training and rehabilitation provide techniques to restore functional mobility and balance, to protect joints, and to improve physical and functional performance.
  • Proprioception rehabilitation and training can be utilized in pre and post orthopedic and sport related injuries such as ankle sprain, stress fractures, ACL injures, total knee and hip replacements. Additionally, proprioception rehabilitation and training can be used for strength and conditioning to improve the athlete's performance and to lower the risk of injuries as an integral part of an injury prevention program. Proprioception training is also commonly used to treat patients post-stroke and patients with various neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease.
  • a current training device is a wobble board, also known as a balance board.
  • This device is a lever design similar to that of a see-saw which the patient stands on, usually with the left and right foot at opposite ends of the board, to facilitate static balance training.
  • Conventional wobble boards may present drawbacks in that it may be dangerous to not only for elderly people who could easily lose their balance, but also to professional athletes due to steepness and speed of the wobble board during use.
  • Another conventional training device is an inflated silicone dome which offers a bounce surface.
  • an individual stands on the dome portion of the device and attempts to maintain balance.
  • This device may not provide for dynamic movement therapy in both a medical practice as well as a home environment.
  • some patients have expressed a desire to be able to walk around with a training device while performing other activities. Multitasking can lead to not only a more efficient exercise; but also, helps isolate different muscles when compared to performing the exercises individually.
  • a therapy shoe which is configured to actively engage and stimulate the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems of the patient. Additionally, there is a need for an individual or health care provider to facilitate sensory input, dynamic balance, core strength and improve the patient's overall lower extremities functional strength. Accordingly, it would be advantageous for a therapy shoe which is configured to provide for proprioception training and dynamic movement therapy in a home setting, medical practice and/or other related settings. Moreover, it would be advantageous for a therapy shoe which is configured to provide dynamic movement therapy while the patient multitasks such as by walking around performing exercise movements.
  • a foot therapy device for a patient to wear includes a sole comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion extending there between.
  • a base is coupled to the front portion, the rear portion and the middle portion.
  • a support is coupled to the sole and to the base.
  • the support includes a channel disposed in at least one of the front portion, the middle portion, and the rear portion, wherein the sole and support are configured to apply a proprioception effect to the patient.
  • a therapy shoe in another aspect, includes a sole having a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion extending there between.
  • a base is coupled to the front portion, the rear portion and the middle portion.
  • a support is coupled to the sole and to the base, wherein the support includes a channel disposed in at least one of the front portion, the middle portion, and the rear portion.
  • a strap is positioned within the channel and removably coupled to the sole, wherein the sole and support are configured to apply a proprioception effect to the patient.
  • a method of manufacturing a therapy device used with a patient's foot includes forming a sole comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion extending there between. The method also includes forming a support within the sole, the support comprising a channel disposed in at least one of the front portion, the middle portion, and the rear portion. In the method, a strap is coupled to the channel.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary therapy device
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of the therapy device shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a botton view of the therapy device shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the therapy device shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the therapy device of FIG. 1 showing a patient's foot in a first position with the therapy device;
  • FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the therapy device of FIG. 1 showing the patient's foot in a second position with the therapy device;
  • FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of another exemplary therapy device
  • FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of another exemplary therapy device.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing exemplary steps of manufacturing a therapy device.
  • the embodiments described herein relate to a therapy device in the form of a therapy shoe.
  • the therapy shoe is directed to training or rehabilitation for patients.
  • the therapy shoe can easily, efficiently, and comfortably engage and stimulate the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems of the patient.
  • the embodiments relate to a therapy shoe that facilitates sensory input, dynamic balance, core strength, and improving the patient's overall lower extremities functional strength.
  • the embodiments relate to a therapy shoe that provides proprioception training and dynamic movement in a variety of settings such as, but not limited to, home, medical, and rehabilitation settings.
  • therapy shoe which is configured to provide dynamic movement therapy while the patient multitasks such as by walking around performing exercise movements.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a therapy device 10 in the form of a shoe or sandal.
  • the therapy shoe 10 includes a sole 12, a base 14, and a support 16.
  • the sole 12 includes a top 18, a bottom 20, a first side wall 22, and a second side wall 24.
  • the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24 extend between the top 18 and the bottom 20 and each have a sole height H as measured between the top 18 and the bottom 20.
  • the height H has a range from about a quarter of an inch to about four inches. Alternatively, height H can be less than a quarter of an inch or more than four inches.
  • the top 18 and the bottom 20 extend between the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24 and have a sole width W.
  • the width W is variable along a length L of the sole 12. Alternatively, the width W can be uniform along the length L. The width W has a range from about three inches to about ten inches. Alternatively, the width W can be less than three inches or more than ten inches. In the exemplary embodiment, the height H and the width W are selectively sized and shaped to facilitate applying proprioception effects to a patient's foot 26 (shown in Figs. 5-7) as described herein. [0023] More particularly, the width W is sized to form a predetermined distance 28 around the patient's foot 26. The predetermined distance 28 is measured between at least the first side wall 22, the second side wall 24, and the patient's foot 26.
  • the predetermined distance 28 is determined by at least considering physical parameters 30 of the patient.
  • the physical parameters 30 include, but are not limited to: sex, height, weight, foot size, physical injury, and neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease.
  • the predetermined distance 28 can be determined based at least on parameters of an average patient calculated from previous patient parameters. In the exemplary embodiment, the predetermined distance 28 is about half of an inch. Alternatively, the predetermined distance 28 can be less than half of an inch or more than half of an inch.
  • the predetermined distance 28 can be any distance to facilitate applying proprioception effects such as, for example only, stimuli, dynamic movement and balance techniques to the patient as described herein.
  • the height H is determined by at least considering the physical parameters 30 of the patient to further facilitate applying proprioception effects to the patient.
  • the sole 12 includes a front portion 32, a rear portion 34, and a middle portion 36.
  • the length L can include a plurality of values to facilitate accommodating for a variety of patient foot lengths.
  • the middle portion 36 extends between the front portion 32 and the rear portion 34.
  • the front portion 32 has a front width 38 which is larger than a rear width 40 of the rear portion 34 and larger than the middle width 42 of the middle portion 36.
  • the sole 12 includes a synthetic foam 44 such as, but not limited to, microcellular polyurethane foam.
  • the sole 12 can include a synthetic gel.
  • the foam 44 has a density distribution 46 that is substantially uniform throughout the sole 12.
  • the density distribution 46 is determined by at least considering the physical parameters 30 of the patient such as: sex, height, weight, foot size, physical injury, and neurological condition such as Parkinson's disease.
  • the density distribution 46 can include a plurality of values.
  • the density distribution 46 can be determined based at least on physical parameters of an average patient calculated from previous patient parameters.
  • the density distribution 46 facilitates applying proprioception effects such as, but not limited to, stimuli, dynamic movement, and balance techniques to the patient as described herein.
  • the density distribution 46 can be non-uniformly distributed throughout the sole 12.
  • a portion of the sole 12 can be interchanged with materials of different densities and material compositions.
  • the sole 12 can include a modular configuration in which additional support material can be added or removed to facilitate accommodating the patient's foot 26 depending on specific needs of the patient.
  • the density distribution 46 is increased in the middle portion 36 as compared to the front portion 32 and/or the rear portion 34. The increased density in the middle portion 36 facilitates providing increased arch support applied to the patient' s foot 26 during proprioception training.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the therapy shoe 10.
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the therapy shoe 10.
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the therapy shoe 10.
  • the base 14 is coupled to the bottom 20 of the sole 12 and along the front portion 32, the rear portion 34, and the middle portion 36.
  • the base 14 is integrally formed with the bottom 20.
  • the base 14 can be removably coupled to the bottom 20.
  • the base 14 can include a friction material having non-skid properties to facilitate traction or resistance for the patient walking with the therapy shoe 10.
  • the support 16 is coupled to the sole 12 and the base 14.
  • the support 16 is integrally formed with the sole 12 and the base 14.
  • the support 16 can removably couple to the sole 12 and the base 14.
  • the support 16 includes a channel 48 disposed within at least one of the front portion 32, the rear portion 34, and the middle portion 36. Additionally, the channel 48 is disposed within the bottom 20.
  • the channel 48 includes a first channel 50 disposed in the front portion 32, a second channel 52 disposed in the middle portion 36, and a third channel 54 disposed in the rear portion 34. As illustrated, the first channel 50, the second channel 52, and the third channel 54 are disposed within the bottom 20.
  • the sole 12 includes a first separator 56 which is positioned between the first channel 50 and the second channel 52. Additionally, the sole 12 includes a second separator positioned 58 between the second channel 52 and the third channel 54. The separators 56, 58 are spaced and configured to selectively position the first channel 50, the second channel 52, and the third channel 54 along the sole 12.
  • Each of the first channel 50, the second channel 52, and the third channel 54 include a first side 60, a second side 62, and a base 64 extending there between.
  • the first side 60 and the second side 62 extend from the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24 and into the sole 12.
  • the first side 60 and the second side 62 are positioned in the base 14 within the sole 12 and offset or recessed from the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24. Since the base 14 is offset from the first side wall 22 and the second side wall 24, each of the first channel 50, the second channel 52, and the third channel 54 has a channel width which is less than the sole width W. Additionally, the first side 60 and the second side 62 extend from the bottom 20 and into the sole 12.
  • the first side 60 and the second side 62 are positioned in the base 14 within the sole 12 and offset or recessed from the bottom 20.
  • the top 18 is substantially planar or flat along the first portion 32, the second portion 34, and the third portion 36.
  • the flat top 18 is configured to facilitate applying proprioception effects to the foot 26 as described herein.
  • FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the therapy shoe 10 showing the patient's foot 26 in a first position 66.
  • FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the therapy shoe 10 showing the patient's foot 26 in a second position 68.
  • the support 16 includes a strap 70 positioned within the channel 48 and removably coupled to the sole 12.
  • the strap 70 includes a foot strap 72 coupled to at least one of the front portion 32 and the middle portion 36.
  • the foot strap 72 is removably coupled to at least one of the front portion 32 and middle portion 36. More particularly, the foot strap 72 is coupled to at least one of the first channel 50 and the second channel 52.
  • the strap 70 includes an ankle strap 74 coupled to the rear portion 34.
  • the strap 70 is removably coupled to the rear portion 34. More particularly, the strap 70 includes an ankle strap 74 coupled to the third channel 54.
  • the strap 70 is sized and shaped to contact at least one of the first side 60, the second side 62, and the base 64 of each of the first channel 50, the second channel 52, and the third channel 54.
  • the foot strap 72 is configured to selectively fit within at least one of the first channel 50 and the second channel 52.
  • the ankle strap 74 is configured to fit within the third channel 54.
  • each of the first channel 50, second channel 52, and the third channel 54 extend from the first side wall 22, the second side wall 24, and the bottom 20 and into the sole 12, the front strap 70 and the ankle strap 74 do not extend beyond the first side wall 22, the second side wall 24, and the bottom 20.
  • the straps 72 and 74 can be secured to the channels 50, 52, and 54 by a fastener (not shown) such as, but not limited to, adhesives, clasps, and buttons.
  • the straps 72, 74 can include an expansion material such as elastic to facilitate stretching to accommodate the patient's foot 26.
  • the strap 74 may also include a loop (not shown) in which the patient inserts the foot 26 through the loop and the ankle is secured thorough elastic properties of the trap 74.
  • the straps 72, 74 may include a fastener, for example a hook and loop fastener to comfortably and efficiently secure the foot 26 to the sole 12.
  • the foot strap 72 is selectively coupled to at least one of the first channel 50 and the second channel 52 to facilitate accommodating for different sizes of the patient's foot 26. For example, for a smaller foot size, the first strap is removably coupled to the second channel 52 in the first position 66. For a large foot size, the foot strap 72 is removably coupled to the first channel 50 in the second position 68.
  • the physical parameters 30 of the patient are considered.
  • the therapy shoe 10 is designed and/or chosen based at least on the physical parameters 30.
  • the flat top 18 of the therapy shoe 10 is placed on the patient's foot 26.
  • the channel 48 of the support 16 is chosen.
  • the foot strap 72 is removably coupled to and placed within the first channel 50.
  • the foot strap 72 is removably coupled to and placed within the second channel 52 in the first position 66.
  • the foot strap 72 is removably coupled to and placed within the first channel 50 in the second position 68.
  • the ankle strap 74 is removably coupled to the third channel 54.
  • the foot strap and the ankle strap 74 are selectively tightened to comfortably and efficiently secure the foot 26 to the sole 12, and in particular to the top 18.
  • the patient walks around and/or performs proprioception exercises while wearing the therapy shoes 10 on both feet 26.
  • the density distribution 46 of the foam 44 applies sensory input and stimuli to the patient's foot 26 which facilitates stimulation of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems of the patient.
  • the predetermined distance of the sole 12 around the foot 26 applied an unbalanced effect to the patient which facilitates the patient counterbalancing during walking or exercise routines. By counterbalancing the uneven effect of the predetermined distance, the patient improves dynamic movement and balance to improve neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems of the patient.
  • the flat top 18 of the sole 12 applies an unbalanced effect to the patient.
  • the height H of the sole 12 applies can apply an unbalanced effect to the patient. By counterbalancing, the patient improves dynamic movement and balance to improve neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems of the patient.
  • the therapy shoe 10 improves the patient's core strength and the functional strength of the patient's lower extremities. Since the therapy shoe 10 can easily and efficiently be used, the patient can use the therapy shoe 10 in home setting or medical facility. Additionally, the patient can use the therapy shoe 10 while multitasking such as walking around and performing proprioception exercises.
  • the therapy shoe 10 can be color coded to illustrate different density distributions 46 to indicate shoes for specific patients such as new patients or patient with Parkinson's disease.
  • the patient can use initially use a more dense foam 44. The patient can graduate or escalate and use less dense foam 44 wherein the lesser density provides more unbalanced or unstable effects to the patient to increase the effects of the proprioception training.
  • FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of another therapy shoe 76.
  • the same components as shown in FIGS. 1-6 include the same element numbers as shown in FIGS. 1-6.
  • the channel 48 includes the front channel 50 and the rear channel 54.
  • the first channel 50 and the rear channel 54 are specifically sized for a particular size of the patient's foot 26.
  • the length of the therapy shoe 76 can include a large size and a small size to facilitate accommodating for different patient foot sizes.
  • the length of the therapy shoe 76 can also include a medium size.
  • FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of another therapy shoe 78.
  • the same components as shown in FIGS. 1-6 include the same element numbers as shown in FIGS. 1-6.
  • the channel 48 includes a hollow configuration which is disposed through the sole 12.
  • the channel 48 is embedded within and surrounded by the sole 12.
  • a heel of the rear portion 34 can extend vertically from the sole 12 and is configured to partially surround the patient's heel when the patient wears the therapy shoe 78.
  • a toe portion of the front portion 32 can extend vertically from the sole 12 and is configured to partially surround the patient's toe(s) when the patient wears the therapy shoe 78.
  • the elevated portions are configured to present a place in which the patient fits or nests the foot 26 to facilitate securing the foot 26 to the sole 12.
  • the length of the therapy shoe 76 can include a large size and a small size to facilitate accommodating for different patient foot sizes.
  • the length of the therapy shoe 76 can also include a medium size.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating steps of manufacturing the therapy shoe 10.
  • the method 900 includes forming 902 the sole 12 having the front portion 32, the rear portion 34, and the middle portion 36.
  • the sole 12 can be formed from microcellular polyurethane foam 44.
  • the sole 12 is formed 904 having a predetermined width and density distribution.
  • the support 16 is formed 906 within the sole 12.
  • the support 16 includes forming the channel 48 disposed within at least one of the front portion 32, the rear portion 34, and the middle portion 36.
  • the channel 48 can be formed into the first channel 50, the second channel 53, and the third channel 54.
  • the method 900 further includes coupling the strap 70 to the channel 48.
  • the embodiments described herein relate to a dynamic balanced shoe that is configured to actively engage and stimulate the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems of the patient while facilitating sensory input, dynamic balance and core strength of the patient's lower extremities.
  • the foot bed is made of microcellular polyurethane foam and has removable adjustable straps that hold onto the foot at the ankle and at the midfoot.
  • the bottom of the foot bed has three channels, one at the ankle level, which the patient secures the base of their foot, and two additional channels at the midfoot level. Depending on the foot size one would use the closer or farther channel to put the strap on.
  • the foot should have extra space around the whole foot in order to have the "unstable" feeling required to stimulate and engage the core muscles for stability and proprioception training.
  • the therapy shoe can be available in two color-coded density levels that provide a progressive system of balance training. Patients/clients can improve balance and proprioceptive skills by progressing through the two levels with differing density distributions. Because of its compact size, the therapy shoe is ideal for clinic/hospital or a send-home therapy tool. Advantages of the dynamic balance therapy shoe are: dynamic; compact size; safe, convenient, and efficient to use to facilitate patient compliance during proprioception training.
  • the term "patient” can include a person with a physical injury and/or neurological condition. Additionally, the term “patient” can include athletes or other persons in training. The term “patient” can include any person performing exercise, training, and/or rehabilitation routines.
  • Exemplary embodiments of a therapy device are described herein.
  • the methods and assemblies are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, but rather, components of assemblies and/or steps of the methods may be utilized independently and separately from other components and/or steps described herein.
  • the methods may also be used in combination with other assemblies and methods, and are not limited to practice with only the assemblies and methods described herein. Rather, the exemplary embodiments may be implemented and utilized in connection with any other therapy equipment.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de thérapie du pied destiné à être porté par un patient. Le dispositif de thérapie du pied comporte une semelle comprenant une partie avant, une partie arrière, et une partie centrale s'étendant entre ces dernières. Une base est accouplée à la partie avant, à la partie arrière et à la partie centrale. Un support est accouplé à la semelle et à la base. Le support comprend un canal disposé dans au moins une partie parmi la partie avant, la partie centrale et la partie arrière, la semelle et le support étant conçus pour exercer un effet de proprioception chez le patient.
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