The major symptom of plantar fasciitis is a sharp pain in the bottom of the foot, just in front of the heel. The pain is at its most intense in the morning and following excercise; the stress it causes often results in heel spurs. The plantar fascia are a group of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that control the arch of the foot.

Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by arch collapse or excessive pronation. When these conditions are controlled, it will gradually go away.

When too much arch drop occurs, high arches are often affected by plantar fasciitis. For high arches without excessive pronation, arch supports with gel heel pads are recommended during the day, and night splints are recommended while sleeping. As a daytime remedy, the Westcoast Orthopedic Laboratories' Sport Supporter offers both desired features, and our Night Splint will further speed recovery while you rest. 

For flat or low arch feet with pronation causing the foot to rotate, raising the arch and then supporting it, while simultaneously cushioning the foot, will cure plantar fasciitis. With the exception of the Sport Supporter, all of the Westcoast Orthopedic Laboratories orthotics offer antipronation rotation, while also providing arch support and cushioning. The Cushion Performer and Sport Controller have gel in the heel area for maximum shock absorption.  

Other helpful remedies are stretching, icing, anti-inflammatory medication, and supportive footwear.

To find out more about this gentle, comfortable, and effective way to correct Plantar Fascitis, we recommend most of our products for this condition, except Drop Foot Brace and heel pads;

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