Thermal Therapy Boot

Abstract

A thermal treatment boot device is provided for the purposes of securing thermal treatment means to a foot or leg. The device comprises a supporting boot, a plurality of pocket recesses, and a set of securing straps. The supporting boot is shaped similar to a standard boot, but lacking a front portion. This structure allows a user with an injured foot or ankle to easily slide in and out of the same without bending the ankle joint. The device is secured to a user's foot and leg by a plurality of straps extending from one side of the supporting boot to the opposing side, wherein they are attached by a fastening means. Thermal treatment packs or ice may be inserted within pocket recesses along the lateral sides, posterior, and base of the supporting boot according to a user's preference and the nature of the injury.

1 ) A thermal therapeutic boot device for providing retention of thermal treatment for an injured foot or leg, comprising:
 a supporting boot having base surface, upstanding lateral sidewalls that connect to a posterior region,   said boot have an open toe frontal region extending from said base to create a gap between said opposing sidewalls, allowing a user to slide his or her feet into said boot without ankle flexion,   said boot surface cross section comprising a layer of cushioned insulation, a fabric cover, and a waterproof layer;   a plurality of securing straps permanently affixed to a first sidewall surface and extending across said gap to a second sidewall surface, attaching via a fastening means thereto;   a plurality of pocket recesses adapted to retain ice or thermal packs within said surfaces.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said cushioned insulation comprises foam insulation. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening means comprises hook and loop fastening. 
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said pocket recesses are constructed of the same fabric and waterproofing layer as said supporting boot. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said waterproof layer is a coating applied to said fabric cover.