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The Plantar Fascia
The plantar fascia is a supportive band of tough, inelastic fibrous tissue connecting the heel bone (calcaneus) and toes (metatarsals). Fascia is a strong, sinuous tissue; it is not a ligament, tendon or muscle.
Plantar fascia pain is caused by micro-fibre tears in the fascia.
The Symptoms
Sharp, intense pain in the plantar fascia when taking your first steps in the morning
Pain can reduce as the day progresses, but then increases again in the afternoon or evening
Pain worsens when walking barefoot or wearing soft, flat, or cushioned shoes
Increased pain after strenuous activities like walking (bushwalking, beach walks, hiking), working or playing sport
Acute pain after long periods of rest or inactivity
The Cause
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most misunderstood and poorly treated foot ailment in medical history. Current medical opinion still promotes lifestyle factors such as age, weight, exercise, time on feet, poor footwear and hard surfaces as the cause. These are NOT the cause; they are contributing factors. After years of research and 1000’s of assessments, our specialist bio-mechanists discovered the primary source of stress on the plantar fascia proved to be a deviation inward of the heel bone on ground strike. As the heel rolls in, joints in the foot structure unlock, reducing the arch’s ability to support bodyweight. Over time, this excessive strain on the fascia causes inflammation and micro-fibre tears.
The Cure
Treating and Curing Plantar fasciitis are not the same thing.
Treating addresses symptoms. To cure Plantar fasciitis, you need to remove the source. This starts with avoiding the commonly recommended symptomatic treatments listed below. There is no medical evidence of any long-term benefits, and in many cases, it can make it worse.
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
Recognising that the source of Plantar Fasciitis in 90% of cases is the aforementioned heel deviation, we developed and engineered a unique heel-based Insole specifically for heel pain and plantar fasciitis, creating the Inverted Calcaneus Device (ICD), or “Kraedl”. See FAQ’s for more information on the Kraedl.
Instead of lifting the arch (which can actually aggravate the plantar fascia by pushing up into it) Kraedl insoles restrict the excessive inward rolling motion, reducing tension and strain on the Plantar Fascia and allowing it to repair. Kraedls are comfortable, light, semi-flexible, self-moulding EVA foam.
Combining our comprehensive Daily Routine Program with Kraedl support, we created the unique “Kraedl Treatment Plan”. This program addresses all aspects of the healing process, including lifestyle, workplace, exercise and time on feet. This strict program will reduce inflammation pain and allow the torn fibres to repair and strengthen.
With our help, you can self-manage and cure this intense, frustrating ailment and prevent recurrence. The Kraedl Treatment Plan is designed to provide a permanent cure.
Each Kraedl Insole is personalised to the specific details provided when you order the Kraedl Treatment Plan.
Includes our 90-Day money back guarantee.
