Acute to Chronic Plantar Fasciitis?

The Kraedls Self-Managed Treatment Plan for women, men and children

Our Plantar fasciitis Clinics, over a period of 15 years, studied 10,000 successful cases. That research provided the major breakthrough in finally understanding the root cause of Plantar fasciitis and how it can be cured permanently. This research proved sufferers can now successfully treat themselves at home.

First, what is the Plantar fascia and why so painful? The fascia is a band of tough, Inelastic fibrous tissue and part of the support of the foot arch. It attaches to the metatarsals and inserts into the Calcaneus (heel bone). Pain is a strain and tear, caused by body weight overload when standing, moving and time on feet. Today, it is also recognised as hereditary. All ages and weights can suffer from Plantar fascia tears. Once our consultant Podiatrists acknowledged fascia as inelastic tissue and not ligament, tendon or muscle, it was agreed to be part of the primary cause of Plantar fasciitis.

An anatomical illustration of the foot and ankle showing bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments in white with a pinkish muscle at the heel.

Treating Symptoms

Research over 15 years showed that over 80% of patients had already tried multiple offers of advice, sometimes costing $ 1,000s. Most of those standard treatments (as shown below) are still used today, 25 years later. There is no proven medical evidence of long-term success anywhere worldwide. Treating the symptoms of Plantar fascia tears can even prolong pain. Pulling, stretching, rolling and lifting torn and inflamed tissue has no logical basis. It is Inelastic tissue. This is why refunds are never provided.

  • 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

  • Cortisone injections

No rolling feet over ice bottle
No calf muscle step stretches
No arch support orthotics
No pulling toes back
No soft shoes
No Shockwave therapy
No cortisone injections

What is the Kraedl Plan Cure?

After years and hundreds of assessments, facts showed that age, weight, exercise, workplace, footwear, hard surfaces, or bare feet are not causes of Plantar fasciitis. They are contributing factors. From our extensive database, it showed that women are two to three times more likely to suffer from Plantar fasciitis than men. We believe that women over a lifetime spend far more time on their feet than men. This would also include workplace (eg, nursing, teaching, etc.), professions, childbearing, footwear, home managers, shopping, and sports. Increased weight is not a cause, as we will explain.

For a successful home cure, it is essential to know what the Plantar fascia does and the source of the stress. Over 90% of adults in the Western world strike the ground first with their heels when mobile. Certain sports vary, but only for short periods.

From hundreds of assessments over the years, our bio-mechanist consultants identified a deviation inwards of the Calcaneus (heel bone) at ground strike. Walking or running, male or female. It is known bio-mechanically that when the Calcaneus deviates (rolls) inwards in a forward gait, the major joints in the foot arch unlock. This creates a loss of arch support for body weight. The Plantar fascia in the heel-to-toe motion experiences excess tension. Over time, eventually becomes inflamed and micro-fibre tears. It follows a daily routine, and time on feet continues to increase the pain. The intense pain occurs in the early morning or after resting, as the tissue is medically cold and contracted. Undoing any healing process.

We have proved that the only way to cure acute Plantar fascia pain is to return the arch to a weight-supporting structure. Being specialist clinics in orthotic therapy in the early days, it was an obvious choice to lift the arch. Unfortunately, this treatment was counterproductive as arch-based orthotics increased the pressure upwards.

With our own laboratory technicians and biomechanists, we designed a new form of Insole (Kraedls) with a unique, angulated parabolic curve inside the heel cup. This prevents the Calcaneus from excessive rolling, allowing the foot arch joints to become self-supporting again. In addition, a deep channel running heel to toe was designed to take further strain off the fascia. Unlike arch supports, Kraedls are curved on the inside for extra comfort.

Up to the COVID pandemic 2020, we clinically treated thousands of patients using the Calcaneus Insoles supported by a strict Daily routine program. During that quiet time, we realised the only patients we could treat were in Clinics. And only those who could travel and afford the individually engineered Insoles and Program.

A decision was made to close Clinics in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. This allowed us to provide the heel-support Kraedls for sufferers regardless of geographic location. Saving time and costs.

Kraedls are comfortable, light, semi-flexible, self-moulding EVA foam. A unique feature is that the longer you wear them, the more support they provide. Kraedls are designed to fit all daily footwear styles for women and men.

Our proven Self-Managed Treatment Plan includes a Daily Routine Program compiled from thousands of patient responses. We cover all the “Do’s and Don’ts” of heel pain.

Talk to a Specialist today

We have vast experience in footwear, sports, lifestyle and Plantar fasciitis questions. See FAQs as well.

The Cure at Home

Comparison of a normal foot and a foot with a heel deviation. Showing structural differences in the ankle with and without Kraedl insoles.

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For specific advice on workplace or activities, chat with our CEO. Over 30 years of experience with heel pain, footwear, and as a former sufferer. 0474 266 855

  • "I was very impressed with the service Bill provided and explanation he gave. It gave me a much better understanding of the cause of my foot pain and therefore how to help it heal and avoid future episodes. His heel insert worked very well. I was able to walk again without pain within a matter of days whereas my previous episode two years ago lasted months, despite my adherence to the recommended regime of exercises & treatments. Bill's advice has now made me more conscious of heel placement when walking to help correct my heel roll. That alone is a valuable insight. Thank you Bill, cheers Anne"

    Anne D

  • "So happy with treatment the pain is starting to ease and no where as bad as it was . Hoping at this rate to be pain free in a few weeks."

    K Bulmer

  • "I had extremely painful plantar fasciitis for about 6 weeks and wore the Kraedl insoles for about 10 days and hey presto, it's mostly all better ! If it starts to flare up again I wear the insoles for a few hours a day for a couple of days."

    H Memery

  • "Following the advice from the wonderful consultant - I don't have much pain. I am so pleased that I am able to manage the condition"

    N Sultana

  • "The supports definitely realign your posture which decreases pressure on the feet. This lowers and assists in managing pain levels"

    K Harris

  • "I injured my foot in late Feb, been in pain ever since. I contacted PF online and Bill phoned me the next day, he told me things about my foot that l didn’t know even about severs that I had as a kid. I ordered the kraedle and followed the plan. I used it for 12 days straight in my my work boots, took a break for a few days and used it again for another five days. I am now pain free and walking normally. BUT! You have to be diligent and tolerant as it is not the most comfortable insert to wear but it works well. Bill you are a legend thanks for you support."

    V Riordon

  • "The pain has decreased particularly when I go to bed at night. Before wearing the insoles and the program I would have pain in bed at night I don’t have this now but I still have some pain during the day when I walk I will persevere with the program."

    N Stanley

  • "I think I am on the right track. The Kraedls have definitely made a difference. They still hurt my heels a bit during the day, but it is way better than the PF pain. Each day seems to be improving. I still walk and stand a lot so cannot expect an instant miracle."

    V Sharpe

  • "So far been great have done a couple of 2k works and been great"

    G Ellis

  • "Great customer service. Product still being trialled. Will add further comments in time"

    L McCarthy

  • "Fourteen days into my treatment and it's going well. I'm using it both in- and outdoors and the pain has decreased significantly."

    G Botha