Plantar Fasciitis & Sole Care

Heel supports and Plantar Fasciitis insoles support the inner arch of the foot. This helps to reduce stress, alleviate strain and help prevent the foot from over pronating. The extra support will relieve heel pain and prevent more symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis from developing.

Nighttime foot splints and plantar fasciitis socks are designed to promote healing following ankle surgery. They can also alleviate the symptoms of Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. These foot supports hold the foot comfortably in a controlled angle of dorsiflexion. When this stretch is sustained for a prolonged period (e.g. overnight) the plantar fascia is held in a better position for healing. Research has shown that night splinting is effective in relieving symptoms. This is true of over 80% of cases of plantar fasciitis. These night splints and supports are extremely lightweight too. This all means that you can wear them without disturbing your sleep.

Compression socks and plantar fasciitis supports that feature multi-zone compression. This helps to relieve swelling and discomfort. Heel cushioning helps provide impact protection. It also offers support and added comfort with every step. An integrated anatomic silicone insert provides pressure release and advanced cushioning. This enables the best support and relief. This helps protect and support the heel and foot during everyday, recreational and sporting activities. Plus, many of these supports can be worn all day, with or without footwear.

Inadequate footwear is often implicated in Plantar Fasciitis. Shoes should provide adequate support for the foot. Unsuitable footwear can increase the strain of the Plantar Fascia. This can then lead to the development of inflammation. Insoles that support the arch on the inner side of the foot can be helpful for limiting excessive pronation. This can relieve stress on the Plantar Fascia and Achilles tendon.

Self-massage to the Calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) can also help. Use a massage stick and perform strengthening exercises for the arch. This, combined with stretching are all effective ways of easing the symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis at home.