Foot orthotic devices

Abstract

A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.

1 . A foot orthotic device, comprising:
 a substrate having an upper surface for contact with a plantar surface of a foot, the substrate having a proximal end that underlies the heel of the foot and a distal end that underlies at least a midfoot region of the sole of the foot, and   a configuration positioned on the substrate to support the lateral cuneiform- navicular-cuboid (LCNC) complex.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the configuration is convex in the sagittal plane. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the configuration is concave in the frontal plane. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the configuration is defined by a convergence of an apex of the convexity in the sagittal plane and a nadir of the concavity in the frontal plane. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the convexity of said configuration is shaped to comprise the LCNC dynamic post. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device further comprises a raised arch portion on a medial side of the substrate. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device further comprises a concave portion at the proximal end of the substrate, the concave portion shaped for receiving the heel. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device further comprises a raised area in a medial to lateral direction disposed between the heel of the foot and the transverse arch of the foot. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said substrate underlies the midfoot region of the sole of the foot and all or a portion of the forefoot region of the sole of the foot. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said substrate extends from the heel of the foot to approximately the proximal edge of the metatarsal head area of the foot. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is removable insertable into footwear. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is affixed in the sole of footwear. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is for use with an orthopedic device. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein said orthopedic device is a cast. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is a unitary structure. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is a laminate structure. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said substrate is comprised of a rigid and resiliently flexible, substantially non-compressible material. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 17 , wherein said material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of graphite, aramid, glass, acrylics, polycarbonates and thermoplastics. 
     
     
         19 . The device of any one of  claims 18 , wherein said material is woven. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said device is one device in a plurality of devices that together provide a serial orthoses treatment plan.