A method of donning a potentiating support includes: positioning a framework in abutment with an area of a body such that the framework spans a hinge joint, the framework defining a plurality of permanent openings extending completely through the framework and being bounded by the framework, wherein...http://www.google.de/patents/US7621881?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7621881 - Donning potentiating support with expandable framework spanning hinge joint