A pulse generating apparatus has two like output channels that apply generated
pulse signals of selected characteristics to two electrodes attached to a strap,
each electrode receiving a different signal. The strap is attached to the foot
so that the electrodes are positioned to stimulate with an electrical signal the
abductor hallucis muscle of the foot to correct an imbalance due to overpowering
by the adductor hallucis muscle in the large toe. The signal strengthens the abductor
hallucis muscle so that eventually it regains strength sufficient to counter balance
the imbalance effect of the stronger adductor hallucis muscle and alleviate the
bunion condition in the large toe. The electrical signal generator generates signals
that are pulses that are adjustable in frequency, modulation, pulse width and amplitude
with modified square waves. In a second embodiment, the abductor digiti minimi
brevis muscle is overpowered by the flexor digitorum (3rd plantar interosseus),
in respect of the small toe causing Tailors Bunion. In this case, the two electrodes
are attached via a strap to the foot so that the electrodes are positioned to stimulate
with an electrical signal the abductor digiti minimi brevis muscle to strengthen
this muscle and correct the bunion condition for the small toe.
