Sometimes referred to as “policeman’s heel”, Plantar
Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes chronic pain in the heel of
the foot, and sometimes the arch.
Symptoms of Plantar FasciitisIf you suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, your pain is likely
the worst when you take your first steps out of bed in the morning. It is usually a sharp, stabbing pain at
the bottom or front of the heel bone which is most severe after long periods of
inactivity (sitting, driving or sleeping). Throughout the course of the day the pain typically
diminishes, transforming into a lingering, dull ache.
Causes of Plantar FasciitisPlantar Fasciitis is primarily caused by an abnormal
pronation of the foot (usually over-pronation). The most common contributory factors
include:
How Pain OccursThe Plantar Fascia is a band of tissue under your foot
running from your heel to your toes.
In over-pronating feet, the Plantar Fascia is excessively stretched with
every step, which results in inflammation, irritation and pain where the Fascia
attaches to the heel bone. In some
cases, the pain even extends into the arch of the foot. This perpetual pulling of the Fascia at
the heel bone often leads to the development of a bony growth in the heel,
called a heel spur.
As you rest (for example, when you’re asleep), the Plantar
Fascia becomes shorter and tighter.
The moment you get up, all of your body weight goes straight to your
feet, forcing the Fascia to immediately stretch and lengthen which causes
micro-tears in the tissue. This is
why pain is the most severe during your first few steps in the morning or after
long periods of rest.
Treatment for Plantar FasciitisDoctors recommend the following treatment methods:
Orthotic Insole Treatments for Plantar FasciitisFor long-term, sustainable pain relief, you must treat the
root cause of the problem: abnormal foot mechanics. This is exactly what orthotic insoles do.
Footlogics orthotics were developed by Australian
podiatrists and have been specifically designed to support the arches of the
feet and control over-pronation.
They help minimize and release the tension on the Plantar Fascia to
treat the source of the problem and allow the inflamed tissue to heal
fast. For added comfort and relief
from pain, Footlogics orthotics also have a shock-absorbing heel pad that
reduces the level of impact on your heel as you walk.
Where to Buy Footlogics OrthoticsFootlogics orthotics can be purchased at selected
pharmacies, and from physiotherapists and podiatrists across Canada. Or you can contact Footlogics directly
to place an order online or over the phone. We’ve helped
thousands of people suffering from Plantar Fasciitis in Australia, New Zealand,
the United States, the UK, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands. To learn about people’s real life
experiences with Footlogics orthotics, read comments
from our customers in Australia.
Treatment Through Daily ExerciseRecent studies have shown that the most effective long-term
treatment for Plantar Fasciitis is a combination of wearing orthotic insoles
and performing a series of daily exercises. Specific, targeted exercises lengthen and increase the flexibility
of the muscles and tendons in the feet, which thereby reduces
the tension placed on the Plantar Fascia.
For more information,
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