MXPA00006321A - Rehabilitative shoe insole device - Google Patents

Abstract

An insole configured to fit the profile of the human foot to promote proprioceptive stimulation of the golgi tendon organ. The midfoot section of the insole device has an asymmetric domed structure that is presented to the plantar aspect of the foot at a location found to be the anatomical apex of the foot's arch system. The asymmetric domed structure displays physical properties to catalyse muscle group balancing by using the body's proprioceptive feedback mechanisms. The asymmetric domed structure displays physical properties such that it does not provide functional bracing or support to the plantar aspect of the foot. The net result will be a more structurally sound foot capable of more energy efficient and less injury inducing use. The plantar aspect of the insole or midsole device is characterized by a dominant cavity having the ability to receive and interchange the biofeedback catalyst and the many forms therefore, as wellas being characterized by provisions to ensure proper and permanent placement of the catalyst.

Description

i REHABILITATION SHOE TEMPLATE DEVICE Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shoe insole. In particular, the present invention relates to a template device that can rehabilitate the foot by stimulating a proprioceptive response at the foot of the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Professionals who deal with pathologies related to walking generally accept that a great majority of people, at some point in their lives, will suffer some form of pain or dysfunction related to gait. It is also well accepted that, in most cases, the mechanism underlying the pathology, injury or dysfunction is biomechanically related to the interface between the foot and the floor during the support phase of the gait cycle. It has been proposed that by providing a device for creating a proprioceptive, or internal, feedback stimulus, a user's foot can directly address the underlying pathology, injury or dysfunction. Such a device is described in U.S. Patent No. 5,404,659 to Burke et al. As described in US Pat. No. 5,404,659, an arch rehabilitation catalyst stimulates the Golgi tendon, which, in turn, stimulates the musculoskeletal structure of the foot to rehabilitate the structure thereof. The catalyst is a bulge in the form of an asymmetrical dressage, which creates a moderate to severe discomfort to initially stimulate the Golgi tendon. However, it has been found that the device described in US Pat. No. 5,404,659 does not work as described, and that most users find the device too cumbersome for use. In particular, when subjected to conventional vertical compression forces of a person walking in the range of 2.5 times their body weight, the device is designed to flex between 40 and 60% of its maximum height, and when subjected to only a few Sometimes a person's body, there will be no flexion. Instead of stimulating the Golgi tendon to create a proprioceptive response, deflections in this range can cause severe pain to the user, since there is insufficiency, and the user is always aware of the presence of the device. In addition, as described in US Pat. No. 5,404,659, the device has an ideal apex height of 5.28% to 7.6% of the total length of the foot. A device made according to these dimensions results in an excessively high arc height and can cause severe discomfort, and possibly injury to a user. It is further described that the support height without absolute weight of the device may be the same regardless of the body weight and the height of the arch. This is obviously wrong, since different users will have different thresholds of comfort and arch height.

In general, the device described in U.S. Patent 5,404,659 does not work as described. Users would find the device too hard for successful use, and instead of stimulating a proprioceptive response, the device could cause pain and discomfort in each case. The pain caused in the foot of a user would, in fact, cause the user to limit the pressure applied to the foot to avoid discomfort, instead of exercising the foot by creating an imperceptible stimulus according to its established objective.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides template or half insole for shoe units that use proprioceptive feedback mechanisms in the human body to increase the structural integrity of the human foot. The improvements will introduce provisions that allow the arc rehabilitation catalyst to be located consistently at the desired anatomical location as well as facilitate the interaction of the arc rehabilitation catalyst and the user. Improvements will also be presented to provide increased longevity of the arch rehabilitation catalyst, as well as to provide a gradual multidirectional interface with the arch rehabilitation catalyst. In one aspect of the invention, an improved arc rehabilitation catalyst is provided. In another aspect of the invention, an improved ease of exchange of the arc rehabilitation catalyst is provided. In another aspect of the invention, designs and systems are provided that improve the longevity of the rebound, deflection and compression characteristics of the arc rehabilitation catalyst by the introduction of a mechanical device. In another aspect of the invention, an improved mechanism is provided that allows gradual multidirectional introduction of the arch rehabilitation catalyst to the plantar aspect of the foot. In another aspect of the invention a number of designs are provided for fabricating the proper location of the arc rehabilitation catalyst through the introduction of geometric cavities and coupling inserts with the presence of the vertical side wall interaction. Provisions for the design of those geometric cavities and coupling inserts will be shown as a system to allow easy exchange of the catalyst support for arch rehabilitation. The ability for the insertable device to be by nature foam or mechanical in nature will allow provisions for linear and / or variable deflection rates of the inserted device as well as provisions for the increased duration of the invention. In another aspect of the invention, a tapered bead disk is provided which allows an average body weight acceptance! to lateral, as well as from anterior to posterior gradual over the arch rehabilitation catalyst that is presented to increase the comfort of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only by reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a sagittal medial view of a template showing the location of a catalyst of rehabilitation of the arch in relation to the placement of the foot on the template or half-insole; Figure 2 is a back view of a template showing the location of an arch rehabilitation catalyst in relation to the placement of the foot; Figure 3 is a perspective view of a semi-helical mechanical leaf spring device of the present invention showing a frame and positioning openings; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view in sagittal plane of the template or half-jig and the semi-helical mechanical leaf spring device of Figure 3, through section A-A 'of Figure 2; Figure 5 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the semi elliptical leaf spring device of the present invention to be designed in the frame; Figure 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a semi-elliptical dome-shaped mechanical leaf spring device of the present invention showing a frame and positioning openings; Figure 7 is a front plane cross-sectional view of the additional embodiment of a semi-elliptical dome-shaped mechanical leaf spring device of the present invention through section B-B 'of Figure 2; Figures 8a and 8b are front and sagittal plane views of the template or half template through the sections AA 'and BB' of Figure 2 showing the placement of a rectangular receptacle cavity in the arc catalyst area, respectively; Figure 9 is a view of the plantar aspect of the arc rehabilitation catalyst and the rectangular receptacle cavity in the arc rehabilitation catalyst shown in Figures 8a and 8b; Figure 10 is a perspective view of an insert that can be inserted into the rectangular receptacle cavity in the arch rehabilitation catalyst; Figures 11a and 11b are front and sagittal plane views of the additional embodiment of the template or half template through the sections AA 'and BB' of Figure 2 showing the placement of a rectangular pyramidal receptacle cavity in the catalyst of rehabilitation of the arch; Figure 12 is a plantar aspect view of the arc rehabilitation catalyst and the rectangular pyramidal receptacle cavity in the arc rehabilitation catalyst shown in Figures 11a and 11b; Figure 13 is a perspective view of an insert that can be inserted into the rectangular pyramidal receptacle cavity in the arch rehabilitation catalyst. Figures 14a and 14b are front and sagittal plane views of another embodiment of the template through sections A-A 'and BB' showing the placement of a rectangular receptacle cavity with curved line in the arch rehabilitation catalyst.; Figure 15 is a plan view of the arc rehabilitation catalyst and the rectangular receptacle cavity with curvilinear ends in the arc rehabilitation catalyst shown in Figures 14a and 14b; Figure 16 is a perspective view of an insert that can be inserted into the rectangular receptacle cavity with curvilinear ends in the arch rehabilitation catalyst shown in Figures 14a and 14b; Figure 17 is a perspective view of the additional embodiment of a dome-shaped insert with positioning ribs and assurance on its dorsal aspect; Figure 18 is a front cross-sectional view of the arch rehabilitation catalyst and the template or half-stencil through the section BB 'of Figure 2 showing the dome-shaped insert with two positioning and securing ribs. Figure 17; Figure 19 is a front cross-sectional view of another embodiment of an arch rehabilitation catalyst and the template or half-stencil through the section BB 'of Figure 2 showing the dome-shaped insert with a single positioning rib and assurance; Figure 20 is a sagittal medial view of another embodiment of the invention showing the location of the arch rehabilitation catalyst in relation to the placement of the foot on the template or half-insole and the posterior bead disc; Figure 21 is a view of the heel region of the template or half-template device illustrating the location and characteristics of the tapered bead disk as shown in FIG.

Figure 20; Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view of the front plane through the section C-C of Figure 21 showing the geometrical characteristics of the posterior bead disc; Figures 23a and 23b are front and sagittal plane views of the additional embodiment of the template or half template of the invention through the sections AA 'and BB' of Figure 2 showing the placement of a rectangular receptacle cavity in the rehabilitation catalyst of the arch with the cavity exhibiting a combination of vertical side walls and tapered side walls.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a template or half template 1 device is shown. The device 1 has a dorsal surface that makes contact with the underside of a foot. A proprioceptive catalyst 4 is located in the middle section of the device 1, substantially aligned with the apex of the arch system of the foot. The vertex of the arc system is shown in the area marked "A" shown in Figures 1 and 2, and is defined as the intersection of navicular bones 5, lateral cuneiform 6, and cuboid 7, or slightly medial to them. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, a user's foot comprises the bones of the foot, interconnected by ligaments. A layer of muscle is attached to the bones by tendons, and covered by a thick layer of fatty tissue that is finally covered by a layer of skin. The proprioceptive catalyst 4 has an area and perimeter 9 defined by an interior arch, a posterior arch, a medial arch and a lateral arch. Preferably, the anterior arch has its lateral maximum point to the second metatarsal and medial to the third metatarsal, and does not extend in an anterior direction more than 70% of the total length of the foot, nor less than 60%; the posterior arch has its medial maximum point to the lateral tubercle of the calcaneus and lateral to the medial tubercle, and does not extend in a posterior direction at any point less than 15% of the total length of the foot or greater than 25% of the total length of the foot. foot; the medial and lateral arches do not exceed the medial and lateral limits created by the foot itself; and the proprioceptive catalyst 4 is completely within the periphery established by the metatarsal heads, the calcaneus and the lateral and medial limits of the foot. The proprioceptive catalyst 4 is an asymmetric dome with its vertex aligned with the target area "A" as described above, as seen from where it forms a more sagittal plan. The height of the catalyst 4 at the apex should ensure that, when a user is at rest, the target area "A" is at a height between 5.28% and 7.6% of the total length of the foot. The inventor of the present has found that this corresponds to a real catalyst height on the scale of 1% to 5% of the foot length, with an ideal ratio of approximately 3.6% of the length of a user's foot. Preferably, the catalyst 4 must be manufactured in such a manner, and with such material, to exhibit certain preferred compression and rebound characteristics. For example, when the catalyst is subjected to the vertical forces of a person who remains at rest, the catalyst will exhibit deflection between 40 and 100% of its maximum height. A first embodiment of the invention is shown in Figures 3 to 7. With reference to Figures 3 and 4, the device 1 interfaces with the frame 1 1 from a sagittal plane view through the section A- TO'. The frame 1 1 of a heel region 3 and the middle region of the foot 10. The middle region of the foot 10 which is clearly defined by the presence of a catalyst 4 designed to function as a dome-shaped semi elliptical leaf spring device. The cantilevered limbs 13 flex and compress the recesses 14, thus allowing compression of the limbs 13 without the fingers 13 interfering with each other during compression. The vertex 8 of the catalyst in the form of a semi-crossbow device, mechanics 12 provides a positioning opening 17 aligned with a positioning pin 18 in the device 1. The positioning openings 15 are also aligned with positioning pins 16 of the device 1 to ensure proper positioning and maintenance of the positioning of the catalyst 4 and its vertex 8. The vertical side walls 23 of the positioning pins 16 and the positioning openings 1 5 act to prevent the anterior / posterior and medial / lateral displacement of the inserted mechanism as provided in Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6. The openings 15 and the corresponding positioning pins 16 can be placed in any location to the device 1 and the frame 1 1 as they look adjusted by design and functionality. The differences in body weight, activity and foot type can be compensated for the selection of materials in the manufacture of the frame 1 1 and the semi-elliptical leaf spring device 12, or the thickness of frame 1 1 and the leaf spring device the optical 12, or the thickness of the frame 1 1 and the semi-elliptical leaf spring device 12. The frame 1 1 and the semi-leaf spring device 12 can be formed by injection molding or vacuum forming and stamping. Polymers such as Derlrin, Hytrel and Zytel from E. l. DuPont, PVC, Pebax or layered fabric and combinations of resins such as fiberglass or graphite can provide the desired physical and material properties. An advantage of device 1 are the fatigue characteristics of high flexure of the materials. This will allow the device 1, and in particular the catalyst 4, to be used for longer periods than those described in other template or half template units that use the proprioceptive feedback mechanism in the human body to increase the structure activity! of the human body. The desired regulation of the maximum vertical distance from the support surface of the device 1 to the vertex 8 of the catalyst 4 occurs as forces are applied vertically to the semi-optic mechanism at its apex 8. Figure 5 illustrates an alternative design of the device. crossbow semi the mechanical optics 12 where the ends 13 of the semi-crossbow device 12 flex and move away from the central region. The rear end 20 of the mechanical leaf spring device 12 in Figure 5 can be molded as an integral part of the frame 1 1 or fixed permanently to a frame 1 1. Each limb 13 of the semi-leaf spring device 12 has a foot 19 which allows it to elongate uniformly without clogging by friction between the bottom surface of the foot 19 and the inner layer of the shoe with which it is in contact. This embodiment as illustrated in Figure 5, also incorporates positioning pins 18 and 16, and positioning openings 15 and 17 and their vertical side walls 23 to ensure the correct positioning of the catalyst 4 its vertex 8 which, keeps the catalyst in place. position. Figure 6 shows a further configuration of catalyst 4 of the present invention. It involves the incorporation of a semi-elliptical crossbow device 21 to align with the vertex target area 8 of the foot arch system as defined and to be fixed to or designed as an integral part of the frame 1 1. This is illustrated in Figure 6 where a perspective view of the semi-elliptical leaf spring device 21 is shown. Again. The incorporation of the positioning pins 16 and the positioning openings 15 and the vertical side walls 23 created therein prevent any medial / lateral and anterior / posterior movement of the mechanism and ensure its proper positioning. It is considered that the specific characteristics that are desired for the semi-optical mechanism of the present invention can be obtained in at least two different ways. The first of these is to use the design, particularly the design characteristics of the limbs 13 as a constant and adopting their different grades of the different polymers mentioned above, or if more. The calculation of the vertical force that is applied and the use of trigonometry will allow the calculation if mple of the vector of force that represents the one that descends by the extremities 13 and this can be used to determine the desired polymer, or the degree of pol number, based on its flexural modulus: F = (KX); where F is the force that is applied vertically at the vertex 8, K is the elastic constant that can be provided through the bending module and X is the distance that the leaf spring changes in length, in this case the difference between the height of Rest "H + X" and height "H" when the semi elliptical crossbow is compressed through the application of a vertical force applied in the target area. The second method of obtaining the desired rebound and compression characteristics would be to hold the polymer of choice as a constant and alter the thickness of the limbs 13 as shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5. The use of the module information of Bending in relation to the thickness of material will allow to provide the necessary information to determine the ideal material thickness. The benefit of this is the ability to provide a variable deflection rate. That is, the semi-crossbow mechanism 12 can be designed to react equally efficiently when subjected to varying forces through the thickness variation of the limbs 13. An example of which is the integration of the major limbs. thickness 1 3 if the application is such that it provides an activity or a stress characteristic of higher vertical load, such as basketball activity compared to walking, or an athlete of 150 kg compared to an athlete of 80 kg having both the same size of footwear. The benefits of the improved rehabilitation catalyst of the present invention are generally threefold. First, the positioning pins and the positioning openings 15 and their complementary vertical side walls 23 ensure the proper positioning of the catalyst 4 and the maintenance of the positioning. Secondly, by properly integrating a mechanical insert with the polymers and materials of choice as described a catalyst is able to show characteristics of extremely high duration. Third, the catalyst can be designed to obtain the desired compression and elastic characteristics required for a particular application. The maintenance of these properties is beneficial due to: I) The rebound characteristics ensure that the catalyst 4 will return to its original vertex height 8, thus ensuring contact with the apex of the arch system of the foot. This contact provides a catalyst to stimulate the proprioceptive mechanism necessary for the adequate restructuring of the musculoskeletal characteristics of the arch systems of the foot. I I) Compression characteristics allow the human foot arch system to flex in a natural way and thus the human foot arch can not act as a natural dampening mechanism. This also prevents any stretching effect from occurring. I I I) The compression characteristics allow the human foot arch system to flex in a natural way thus allowing the eccentric contractions of the plantar musculature of the foot to occur. This regulates the speed of arch deflection as well as the elastic and serial elastic characteristics of the muscle to store energy and help the stored energy to drive effectively. In another aspect of the invention, it is desirable to redesign the geometrical nature of the plantar aspect of the device 1 in the region of the catalyst 4 to facilitate the simple removal and insertion of a suitably shaped filling object or insert 26, for a few of the sections presented. in Figures 10, 13, 16 and 17, or the filling mechanism to provide the necessary characteristics of rebound, compression and deflection needed by the user and to provide the vertical walls 25 and 31 thereby ensuring proper positioning of the object of filling or insert 26 or mechanism and catalyst and to ensure proper maintenance of the desired position. The inserted filling object or insert 26 allows the adaptation of the catalyst in the same manner as described with reference to the ends 13 of the mechanical device. The stuffing object or insert 26 may be provided in a variety of foam type materials of a variety of heights, harnesses and compression arrangements to cover the requirements of body weight, foot type characteristics or activity of use. The previous inventions have presented a catalyst receptacle having a cavity of truly curvilinear nature and as such there are no vertical walls to ensure proper positioning of the stuffing object or insert 26 or mechanism and to ensure proper maintenance of the desired position. The removal and insertion of the filling objects within the aforementioned curvilinear cavity has revealed two disadvantages, the first of which was a less resistant adhesive system that was used to facilitate the removal and insertion of the reylene object so that the Insert 26 is predisposed to move out of position when subjected to the medial / lateral shear forces that are characteristic of normal gait. This deviation prevented the stuffing object or insert 26 from remaining in the desired position as designed. The second disadvantage was evident when a system of adhesive of adequate strength was used to ensure the maintenance of position of the filling object. The adhesives used proved to exhibit tensile strength properties beyond the material of the surrounding device 1 and the filler material. Attempts to dislodge the filler material for the purpose of inserting a new filler material as necessary for the restructuring of the foot initiated by the invention, proved that it causes substantial damage to the device material 1 to the extent of rendering it unusable.

Figures 8 to 19 reveal options that are available with respect to the redesign of a system that ensures proper placement of the stuffing object or insert 26, maintenance of that placement and easy removal and insertion of the stuffing object or insert 26. Figures 8 to 10 reveal a device 1, with a region of front leg 2, a region of heel 3 and with a catalyst 4 with a distinct vertex 8, the objective area aligned with the anatomical region covering the intersection of the navicular bones 5, lateral cuneiform 6 and cuboid 7. The plantar surface of the device 1 in the region established by the limits of the catalyst 4 is characterized by a geometric cavity 24. The cavity exhibits vertical walls 25 to resist the medial / lateral displacement of the filling object or insert 26 and the side walls 31 to resist the anterior / posterior displacement of the filling object or insert 26. The preferred embodiment as shown in FIG. detailed in Figures 8 to 10 reveals a geometric cavity of a rectangular nature and a filling or insert object 26 of a corresponding rectangular nature with side walls 27 designed to engage with the side walls 25 and 31 of the cavity 24. Figures 11 to 13 show a device 1, with a region of front leg 2, a region of heel 3 and with a catalyst 4 with a vertex 8, the vertex aligned with a target area on the leg defined by the anatomical region spanning the intersection of navicular bones 5, lateroi cuniform 6 and cuboid 7. The plantar surface of device 1 in the region established by the limits of catalyst 4 is characterized by a geometric cavity 24. The cavity exhibits vertical walls 25 for coupling with vertical walls 27 of the stuffing object or insert 26 to resist medial / lateral displacement of the filling object or insert 26 and the vertical walls 31 for coupling with the side walls 27 of the stuffing object or insert 26 to resist the previous / subsequent displacement of the stuffing object or insert 26.

The preferred embodiment as detailed in Figures 11 to 13 reveals a geometric cavity 24 of rectangular pyramidal stacked nature and a filling or insert object 26 of a corresponding pyramidal stacked rectangular nature. With reference to this configuration it is possible to have the rectangular layers 30 each as an insertable insert or insert layer and therefore each of a different material and / or different material properties. In this way the concept of variable speed deflection explained above can be achieved while maintaining and ensuring the proper positioning of the catalyst 4, the vertex 8 and the filling object or insert 26. This variable deflection benefit can also be achieved through of the method as provided in Figures 8 to 10 allowing the fill or insert object 26 to be constructed through the application of stacked layers where each layer is capable of exhibiting individual deflection, compression and rebound characteristics. Figures 14 to 16 exhibit a geometric configuration compatible with Figures 8 to 10 with the exception that the front and back ends of the stuffing object or insert 26 and the anterior and posterior walls of the geometrical cavity 24 are curvilinear in nature. The geometrical cavity 24 can also be designed to facilitate the insertion of a mechanical device formed by appropriately coupling that provides the desired rebound / deflection and compression characteristics. The mechanical device can take the form of a mechanical compressive system such as helical spring devices, bi-valve spring devices, semi-optical leaf spring devices or fluid-filled structures and fluid-filled structures that include gas filled structures. The mechanical device it is designed to fill the geometrical cavity 24 so that the side walls 25 and 31 of the geometrical cavity 24 engage the mechanical device and ensure the proper and permanent positioning of the mechanical device. The compressive nature of the mechanical device may be linear in nature or may provide a variable deflection rate. Figures 17 to 19 illustrate a mechanism that allows a reile or insert object 26 of similar shape and design such as the curvilinear geometrical cavity to be inserted into the curvilinear geometrical cavity 24 without the risk that the filling or inserting object 26 it deviates from its desired position. In this aspect of the description the openings 29 are present in the catalyst area 4 of the device 1 which are aligned for the positioning and securing ribs 28 designed as an integral feature of the filling object or insert 26. The positioning ribs and securing 28 has vertical side walls 27 which engage with the vertical side walls 25 and 31 of the template or half template to avoid any medial / lateral displacement or posterior / anterior displacement of the placement of the filling object or insert 26. Figure 23 reveals a preferred method to ensure the presence of vertical side walls 31 and 25 in the geometrical cavity 24 necessary to secure the stuffing object or insert 26 and provide an intrinsic semi-optical effect. The vertical side walls 31 and 25 extend vertically downward from a maximum height to a predetermined distance, so that the distance is less than the maximum vertical distance from the maximum internal height of the geometric cavity 24 and the surface of plantar support of the template 1. The lower portion of the geometric cavity 24 is characterized by side walls 36 which are tapered. This design further utilizes the material properties of the stencil body to provide an additional semi elliptical effect as well as to allow a pumping action by compression capable of circulating air through the environment within the shoe. In another aspect of the invention, the device 1 as described has a heel region 3 comprised of a tapered disk 32, as shown in Figure 20, where the maximum disk thickness corresponds to the midline of the plane sagittal of the calcaneus and is taper by means of a sagittal angle to a level equal to the minimum thickness of the device 1 in the most posterior part of the device 1. In this tapered stage 32 it serves to reduce the foot velocity once it is planted on the floor in the normal heel impact in the normal walk from heel to toes. This works as a precaution by allowing the foot to be slowly lowered onto the catalyst 4. By doing so, any risk of related impact or injury to the arch system of the foot is reduced, as well as the increase in the initial comfort of the device 1 by allowing that the application of pressure is more gradual. The tapered disc provided in other inventions is sufficiently capable of having an effective performance during unidirectional wandering although it was designed so that it was not very effective in reducing the impact velocity when the foot was planted medially or laterally as in the multidirectional sports. The purpose of slowly lowering the foot on the catalyst 4 is maintained even during the unidirectional wandering through the taper of the digital plane created by the inclination that exists from the most anterior edge 33 and the rearmost edge of the device 1, and this effect it may also now be provided when the template or halfsole device 1 is used in multidirectional sports by the addition of medial disc design 34 and side disc 35. Again, this serves to function as a precaution to allow the foot to be lowered slowly on the catalyst 4. By doing so, any risk of impact of injury related to the arc system of the feet is reduced, also increasing the initial comfort of the template or halfsole 1 by allowing the application of pressure to be more gradual. An asymmetric alteration of the medial and lateral disc 34 and 35 so that their angulations are different may be desirable for the design and creation of templates or media templates specific to sports. It will be understood that the foregoing embodiments are illustrative of the invention and may be varied or amended without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims (9)

1. CLAIMS 1. In the rehabilitation template device having a catalyst profile in substantially dome form with the plantar aspect of a human foot, the catalyst having a vertex for alignment with a target area within the foot, the area of target defined by the point of articulation of the lateral cuneiform, coboid and navicular bones of the foot, the improvement characterized by: the catalyst that allows the pivoting in three planes not inhibited of the foot around the target area, the catalyst that has an insert elastic mountable thereto to exert a pressure directed upwardly to the target area to create stimulation to the Golgi tendon, the catalyst includes releasable anchoring means acting between the catalyst and the elastic insert to hold the catalyst in line with the elastic insert and in this way keep the vertex of the catalyst aligned with the target area.
2. 2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the anchoring means include cooperating positioning pins and recesses.
3. 3. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the resilient insert is a semi-elliptical crossbow device.
4. 4. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the resilient insert is a helical spring device.
5. 5. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the resilient insert is a bi-valve spring device.
6. 6. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic insert is a structure filled with fluid.
7. 7. In the rehabilitation template device having a substantially dome-shaped catalyst interfacing with the plantar aspect of a human foot, the catalyst having a vertex for alignment with a target area within the foot, the area of objective defined by the point of articulation of the lateral cuniform, coboid and navicular bones of the foot, the improvement characterized by: the catalyst that allows the pivoting in three planes not inhibited of the foot around the target area, the catalyst that exerts a directed pressure up towards said target area to create the Golgi tendon stimulation, the catalyst including deflection means for flexing and exerting upward pressure, the deflection means including a cavity extending within the catalyst to receive iiberably an elastic insert and having positioning means acting between the cavity and the insert to resist the relative movement between them in response to the later lateral and anterior forces that accompany the human march.
8. 8. A device according to claim 7, characterized in that the insert is formed from a foam or foam type material.
9. 9. A device according to claim 8, characterized in that the insert is of a pyramid of rectangular shape stacked. RESU MEN A template configured to fit the profile of the human foot to promote proprioceptive stimulation of the goigí tendon. The midfoot section of the template device has an asymmetrical dome-shaped structure that is presented to the foot plantar aspect at a location found to be the anatomical vertex of the arch system of the foot. The asymmetric dome-shaped structure exhibits physical properties to catalyze the muscle group balance using the proprioceptive bodily feedback mechanisms. The structure in the form of an asymmetrical dome exhibits physical properties that do not provide stretch or functional support to the plantar aspect of the foot. The total result will be a foot structurally capable of greater energy efficiency and less use that induces the injury. The plantar aspect of the template or half-template device is characterized by a dominant cavity having the ability to receive and exchange the biofeedback catalyst and the different forms so that, as well, it is also characterized by the provisions to ensure proper placement and permanent catalyst