Acute to Chronic Plantar Fasciitis?

A Self-Managed Treatment Plan for a Permanent Cure

Pain for over 3 weeks?‍ ‍Then it is Acute.‍ ‍If not treated early and correctly, Plantar fasciitis can become a lifelong condition. Over 15 years and 10,000+ patients, we collated the largest database of patient cases in Australia. Our biomechanist podiatrists studied gait and lifestyles of hundreds of cases. This study identified a previously unknown abnormality in heel function (gait) in over 90% of patients. This was a major breakthrough in understanding the true cause of this chronic ailment. Our information below will clarify all the conflicting advice currently available.

When we walk, stand or run, the Calcaneus (heel bone) strikes the ground first. As we propel forward, the Calcaneus rolls in slightly, and the arch joints unlock, allowing the foot to push off the toes. But if the heel rolls in too far (deviates), the arch bones remain unlocked and no longer support body weight. This results in excessive tension down on the inelastic plantar fascia. Over time, the fascia becomes inflamed, and finally a micro-fibre tear. Worldwide statistics show that 9%-10% of adults born with this over-deviated heel will suffer from 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 Only:

Plantar fasciitis is the most misunderstood foot ailment in history. Medical practitioners still provide advice going back 30 years. There is no proven medical evidence of any long-term benefits from applying these treatments. Stretching, rolling, lifting and massaging torn and inflamed tissue aggravates preventing healing. Fascia is an inelastic fibre, not a ligament or tendon.

  • Rolling feet over ice bottles or cans

  • Calf muscle step stretches

  • Massaging the arch

  • Arch support orthotics

  • Pulling toes back

  • Soft, flat, 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

What is the Kraedl Plan?

Plantar fasciitis is a daily pain cycle. It commences first thing as we stand and go to the bathroom. With that movement forward, pain can range from mild to severe. Any overnight healing is undone. At that time, soft tissue and fascia are medically cold and contracted. This adds extra strain to torn fibres. Pain appears to ease during the day but, by the end, inflammation and pain have increased to severe. We go to bed, and the pain cycle starts over again. Intensity gradually increases over weeks, months and sometimes years.

With our help and a Self-Managed Treatment Plan, you can break the daily cycle and progress to a full and permanent cure.

For plantar fascia pain relief, feet have be supported daily. To achieve this, we designed and created a totally new, unique form of Insole (Kraedls ICD). These Kraedl Heel Supports replace standard arch-based orthotics. Proven over many years to be counterproductive due to the force upwards into the arch. This is a heel, not an arch problem.

A scientifically angled parabolic curve was designed inside the heel cup. This cupping effect prevents the Calcaneus (heel bone) from excessive inward rolling. Hence, permitting your foot arch to function as a self-supporting structure. In addition, a deep channel running from heel to toe is incorporated, taking further tension off the fascia. The foot structure now naturally supports body weight.

After introducing Kraedsl ICD Heel Supports for acute and chronic sufferers, a strict Daily Routine Program was also added. Up to COVID, we had successfully treated thousands of patients clinically. But it became obviously clear the only cases that could be treated had to travel, incurring significant time and cost. The decision was made to close our four Clinics.

We introduced the Home Management Plan, making it available to every sufferer regardless of geographic location. This provided considerable savings and more immediate relief. Using our experience and help Home Management is easy to follow. Now knowing the source of pain eases frustration.

Kraedls are comfortable, light, semi-flexible, self-moulding foam. The longer you wear them, the more support they provide. A unique feature. Kraedls are designed to fit all daily footwear styles for men and women. Each pair of Kraedl Heel Supports are individually modified from information provided at the time of Order.

The 3 Stages of Plantar fasciitis. Each level is treated differently.

  1. 1-3 weeks: Early Onset

  2. 1-6 months of Continuous Pain, Acute.

  3. 6 -12 months + Acute to Chronic. Lifestyle-changing.

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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.

For specific advice on activities or lifestyle, chat with us. We have over 30 years’ experience with Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis and Severs.

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  • "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