The present invention relates to a device suitable for supporting and stabilizing the legs of a user during long trips. In particular, the present invention relates to a device including a dual leg support contoured block to be placed between the legs of a user and straps to be wrapped around the contoured block and the legs of a user to hold the legs in place throughout a duration of the trip.

A specific immobilisation device for use in rescue services, pre-hospital medical emergencies services and patient transport services, has (i) a rigid guide having a telescopic structure, the lower distal end of the guide having a T-shaped ankle band, (ii) a system for securing two padded anatomical bands having a longitudinal multi-tunnel system containing a viscoelastic layer on a rigid laminar endoskeleton to the rigid central guide of the device; (iii) a series of straps with quick-action fastening that complete the function of the bands into which they are inserted, allowing both opposite ends to remain duly connected and secured; and (iv) an internal mechanism for facilitating the mechanical retraction and extension of the telescopic or mobile element of the guide and the consequent adaptation of the ankle band of the device to the specific anatomy of each injured person.

Included are articles such as garments including polymer film compositions to alter the stress profile of the garment which is exhibited during wear of the garment. The polymer film may be bonded to the fabric to provide a fabric/film laminate.

A diaper changing assistance device. The diaper changing assistance device provides efficiency to a parent changing a diaper of an infant. A rod is attached between an infant's ankles by a pair of ringed members. The rod can be freely lifted by the parent so that the parent is able to change the diaper of the infant with reducing flailing and movement of the infant.

An arm support for use in a medical procedure, comprises an arm support strap and a hand support. The arm support strap comprises a first end that is configured to pass around the arm of a patient and secure to a region of the arm support strap, a support region for supporting an arm of the patient, and a second end configured to pass across the torso of the patient to be secured so as to support the arm securely against a side of the torso in a position substantially co-planar with the torso. The hand support comprises a first region adapted to secure the hand support to the arm support strap, and a second region adapted to engage with a hand of the patient for securing an associated forearm of the patient in a supinated, externally rotated position. The support is for use in radial access procedures, securing the patient's wrist in a dorsiflexed position.

A sock device comprising: a first anchor; a sock; a strap, wherein the strap removably secures the first anchor to the sock; and a distributor. The strap can be used to fit through an attachment ring on the first anchor, pulled down towards a user's ankle, and secured to the sock thereby providing temporary flexion to the foot, which stretches the muscles and tendons of the heel region, calf region, and underneath area of the feet to help treat plantar fasciitis. The distributor provides an even distribution of flexion to the entire width of the foot.

A removable and replaceable hip orthotic that includes a back panel formed from a rigid material that supports a patient's lumbar area; a front panel formed from the rigid material that supports the patient's abdomen area and is hinged to the back panel to allow application and removal of the orthotic to the patient; a leg support that extends from the back support that includes a space that allows a patient's leg to pass through into the leg support; and straps to secure the back panel to the front panel and the leg into the leg support. The back panel includes a pair of windows with a trochanter pad movably disposed within the windows. An adjustment mechanism selectively moves the trochanter pads relative to the greater trochanter regions of the hips of the patient to apply pressure to the hip joint to prevent dislocation of the femoral head.

An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides an orthotic device that provides a physical barrier between the thighs of the user. The orthotic device provides a physical barrier that separates the legs in order to minimize and prevent scissoring gait. The orthotic device includes specially designed blocks. The blocks separate the legs, fit comfortably against the legs, and slide back and forth against one another during the gait cycle to allow for walking movement. The blocks can be secured to the legs with straps. The straps can be exchangeable, so that a user can change them to match clothing or other color preferences. The orthotic device is useable in both indoor and outdoor settings.

A restraining garment assembly for restraining a paralyzed user's legs includes a pair of pants that may be worn. The pair of pants include a first leg and a second leg. A pair of first straps is provided and each of the first straps is coupled to the first leg. A pair of second straps is provided and each of the second straps is coupled to the second leg. Each of the second straps is matable with the first straps. Thus, each of the first straps and the second straps inhibit legs of a paralyzed user from being moved apart from each other thereby inhibiting the paralyzed user's legs from being injured.

An abductor device includes a pair of cuffs for interfacing to respective legs of a user. There is a mechanism for removably holding each cuff of the pair of cuffs to a respective leg of the user and a mechanism for maintaining a range of separation between each cuff of the pair of cuffs. This range of separation ranges from a minimum distance between each cuff of the pair of cuffs to a maximum distance between each cuff of the pair of cuffs.