Arch support wrap

Abstract

An orthopedic device to provide support and cushioning to the foot to alleviate plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, heel pain, bunions, and other conditions.

1 . An orthopedic support device, comprising:
 a base member having a modified, substantially ovoid geometry with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of said base member is substantially rounded and the second end is tapered substantially to a point;   a raised region substantially in the center of said base member;   a support member positioned within said raised region;   at least one flexible, elongated member having a first end and a second end, the first end attaching to and extending substantially perpendicularly from one lateral edge of said base member and the second end attaching to and extending substantially perpendicularly from the opposite lateral edge of said base member.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said elongated member is comprised of an elastomeric material. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said base member further comprises:
 a bottom layer having an upper surface and a lower surface;   a top layer having an upper surface and a lower surface;   wherein said bottom layer is mated to said top layer such that said support member is positioned between said layers within said raised region; and   the ends of said flexible, elongated member are inserted between said layers.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein said top layer and said bottom layer of said base member are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of: neoprene, rubber, polymer, elastomer, cotton, synthetic fiber. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 3 , further comprising a textile covering on the upper surface of said top layer and a non-skid texture on the lower surface of said bottom layer. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein said textile covering is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of: cotton, synthetic fiber, polypropylene. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein said support member is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of: elastomer, rubber, neoprene, polymer, cotton, synthetic fiber, gel. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein said support member is removable and interchangeable. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein said support member is a bladder filled with material selected from the group consisting of: air, fluid, gel. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the quantity of material filling said support member is fixed. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the quantity of material filling said support member is variable. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said support member is removable and interchangeable. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 7 , further comprising an oscillating device located within said base member. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said base member is perforated. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said base member is comprised of a thermally stable material. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein said support member is comprised of a thermally stable material.