The Root Cause of Plantar Fasciitis and How to Cure it
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a supportive band of tough inelastic fibrous tissue connecting the heel bone (calcaneus) and toes (metatarsals). Plantar means underneath and Fasciitis is the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the fascia.
Being inelastic means precisely that, it does not stretch. Fascia is strong, sinuous tissue, it is not a ligament, tendon or muscle.
Plantar fascia pain is caused by micro-fibre tears in the fascia. Plantar Fasciitis has long been one of the most misunderstood and poorly treated foot ailments in medical history. Current medical opinion promotes lifestyle factors such as age, weight, exercise, excessive time on feet, poor footwear, hard surfaces and bare feet as the cause. These are NOT the cause of Plantar Fasciitis. At most, they are contributing factors to an existing root source.
What is the Root Cause?
International research shows 9%-10% of adults in Western society will at some time suffer from Plantar fasciitis. After years of research and 100’s of cases our specialist bio-mechanists discovered that in 90% of cases (mild, acute or chronic), the primary source of stress on the plantar fascia proved to be a deviation inward of the Calcaneus (heel bone) on initial ground strike. As the heel rolls in, joints in the foot structure unlock, reducing the arch’s ability to fully support the body. Over time, this creates excessive load on the plantar fascia, causing inflammation and microfibre tears (Plantar Fasciitis).
Rolling feet over ice bottles or cans
Calf muscle step stretches
Massaging the arch
Arch support orthotics
Pulling toes back
Soft flexible shoes
Shockwave therapy
Heat
Cortisone injections
Next, is to directly address the cause of plantar fasciitis, not just the symptoms.
For over 20 years, in specialist clinics we successfully treated the source of over 10,000 cases of mild, acute and chronic Plantar fasciitis.
Identifying the source in over 90% of cases is the deviated heel we researched an exciting new theory of heel control, pioneered by Dr Richard Blake of the USA. Based on this theory we developed and engineered a new technique for prescription insoles, creating the Inverted Calcaneus Device (ICD), or “Kraedl”. See our FAQ’s for more information on the origins of the ICD.
Instead of lifting the arch, the Kraedl ICD insoles control excessive inward rolling motion reducing tension and strain on the Plantar Fascia and allowing it to heal. Control is achieved with a unique parabolic curve on the inner side of the heel cup.
Combining the Kraedl ICD Insoles with our Self-Managed Daily Routine Program we created our unique “Kraedl Treatment Plan”. This program addresses all aspects of the healing process including the time you spend on your feet, and the “do’s and don’ts” of managing Plantar fasciitis.
Each Kraedl Insole is personalised to the specific details provided when you Order the Kraedl Treatment Plan.
The Kraedl Treatment Plan is designed to provide a permanent cure. It is not a quick fix and it can take some time for the fibres to repair as fascia is not ligament, tendon or muscle and does not respond to standard soft tissue treatments.
If not treated correctly Plantar fasciitis can last for months or even years. With our help you can now Self-Manage this frustrating ailment for much less than the fees of a medical appointment.
Included is our 90-Day Refund Guarantee (See FAQs).
The Kraedl Treatment Plan is available Australia wide, exclusive to Plantar Fasciitis Online.