Plantar Fasciitis

The major symptom of Plantar Fasciitis is a sharp pain on the bottom of the foot, just in front of the heel.  Pain is at most intense in the morning or following excercise; the stress it causes at the heel often results in heel spurs.  The Plantar Fascia is the group of muscles, ligaments and tendons that control the arch of the foot.

High arches are often affected by Plantar Fasciitis when too much arch drop occurs.  For high arches without excessive pronation, Arch Supports with Gel Heel Pads are recommended during the day, and Night Splints are recommended during sleep.  The Westcoast Orthopedic Laboratories' Sport Supporter offers both these features as a daytime remedy, and our Night Splint will further speed recovery while you rest. 

For flat or low arch feet with pronation causing the foot to rotate, raising the arch and then supporting it, while simultaneously cushioning the foot will cure the Plantar Fasciitis. All the Westcoast Orthopedic Laboratories Orthotics, with the exception of the Sport Supporter, offer anti-pronation rotation while also providing arch support and cushioning. The Cushion Performer and Sport Controller also have gel in the heel area for maximum shock absorbtion.  Night Splints will speed recovery if worn while sleeping.  

Plantar Fasciitis is usually caused by arch collapse or excessive pronation. When these conditions are controlled the Plantar Fasciitis will gradually go away.  Other helpful remedies are stretching, icing, anti-inflammatory medication and the wearing of more supportive footwear.