A therapeutic device for biasing a body portion of a patient into a
predetermined position. The therapeutic device includes a rigid support
that is substantially flat and contoured to brace the body portion into
the predetermined position. A securing mechanism is provided to brace the
rigid support against the body portion and a therapeutic stimulation
mechanism is provided. The therapeutic stimulation mechanism can include
an electrical stimulation mechanism or a heating mechanism to provide
heating and electrical stimulation to the body portion.