The plantar fascia are a group of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that control the arch of the foot; the suffix “itis” denotes inflammation. The major plantar fasciitis symptom is sharp pain in the bottom of the foot, just in front of the heel, which is most intense in the morning and following exercise. The stress plantar fasciitis causes often results in heel spurs.

Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by arch collapse or excessive pronation. When these conditions are controlled, it will gradually go away. Other helpful remedies are stretching, icing, anti-inflammatory medication, and supportive footwear.

High arches are often affected by plantar fasciitis when arch drop occurs. For high arches without excessive pronation, arch supports with gel heel pads are recommended during the day: the Sport Supporter offers both desired features. Our Night Splint Sock, worn while sleeping or sitting, 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.

Our Arch Strap and Power Arch Strap (found in the Special Products section) are designed to stabilize the foot and mimic the taping often used by physiotherapists to treat plantar fasciitis.

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