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A therapeutic device for relieving tension or spasms in the lower back of the human body. The device comprises a foot engaging part having an upper portion and a lower portion forming a foot engaging enclosure, the lower portion of the foot engaging part forming an envelope and having an opening to

A therapeutic device for relieving tension or spasms in the lower back of the human body. The device comprises a foot engaging part having an upper portion and a lower portion forming a foot engaging enclosure, the lower portion of the foot engaging part forming an envelope and having an opening to allow the retention of an insert. The device further includes stretchable side members extending from opposing sides of the foot engaging part. The ends of the side members are joined to an upper strap portion which has sufficient length to allow placement of the strap portion around the leg of an individual user at an area above the knee of the user. The strap portion includes a fastener to fixedly secure the strap in that position about the knee.

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A therapeutic device for use on the lower leg of a human wearer so as to be attached to both the foot and about a portion above the calf and the knee of the leg, the therapeutic device comprising a foot engaging means having an upper portion and a lower portion both of fabric webs forming a foot eng

A therapeutic device for use on the lower leg of a human wearer so as to be attached to both the foot and about a portion above the calf and the knee of the leg, the therapeutic device comprising a foot engaging means having an upper portion and a lower portion both of fabric webs forming a foot engaging enclosure adapted to extend about and retain the ball of the foot; the lower portion of the foot engaging means forming an envelope and having an opening to allow the retention of an insert; an insert within the envelope; two stretchable side members of elastic material attached to said foot engaging means for extending from opposing sides of said foot engaging means along opposing sides of the calf of the wearer; the upper ends of said side members being joined to an upper strap portion by means which allow the side members to be selectively adjustable in length from the foot engaging means, said upper strap portion having sufficient length to allow placement of the strap portion around the leg of an individual user at an area just above the knee of the said user, and having means to fixedly secure the strap in that position around the leg.