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The Plantar Fascia

The plantar fascia is a supportive band of tough, inelastic fibrous tissue that connects the heel bone (calcaneus) to the toes (metatarsals). Fascia is strong, sinuous tissue; it is not a ligament, tendon or muscle.

Plantar Fasciitis is caused by micro-fibre tears in the plantar 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

  • Cooling down after walking, running, golf, football, netball, etc. Extreme pain.

  • Acute pain after 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 only 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 fully support your bodyweight. Over time, this excessive strain on the fascia causes inflammation and micro-fibre tears.

Common Misunderstandings

A major barrier to successfully treating plantar fasciitis has been old, misleading treatments as listed below. In many cases, they may even further aggravate the inflamed tissue.

We stopped using these methods more than 10 years ago:

  • 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

The Cure

Curing and treating Plantar Fasciitis are not the same thing. Treating addresses the symptoms. To permanently cure Plantar fasciitis, you need to address the cause.

Recognising that in 90% of cases the source of plantar fasciitis is the aforementioned heel deviation, we developed and engineered a unique heel-based insole specifically for Plantar fasciitis, creating an Inverted Calcaneus Device(ICD) or “Kraedl”. See FAQ’s for more information.

Instead of lifting the arch (which can actually aggravate the plantar fascia by pressing up), Kraedlinsoles restrict the excessive inward rolling motion, reducing tension and strain on the plantar fascia and allowing it to repair.

To accelerate your recovery, we provide a comprehensive daily routine that addresses all aspects of the healing process. The daily program includes further information regarding lifestyle, exercise, workplace, sports and footwear. This strict program will quickly help reduce inflammation, allowing torn fibres to repair and strengthen.

Combining the Kraedl insoles with the comprehensive Daily Routine Program, we created the unique “Kraedl Treatment Plan” to allow you to self-manage and cure this intense, frustrating ailment and prevent recurrence. The Kraedl Treatment Plan is specifically designed to provide a permanent cure, regardless of geographic location, saving on fees and travel.

Kraedl’s are made with comfortable, light, semi-flexible, self-moulding EVA foam, and each Kraedl insole is personalised to the specific details provided when you order the Kraedl Treatment Plan.

The Kraedl Treatment Plan includes our 90-day money-back guarantee if you’re not completely satisfied.

Contact us on 0474 266 855 for a free phone consultation or complete the form below for more information

  • 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