Equipment
Strassburg Sock: $85
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot ailments. Symptoms include a sharp pain in the heel area, especially when you first wake up and put weight through the foot.
Cause by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a ligament that helps maintain the arch. Hence if you have flat feet (over-pronation), you are more likely to over-stretch the plantar fascia and get his heel pain.
Apart from using an INSOLE (like the Express Orthotic we commonly sell to patients), some prefer to use a resting night device called a Strassburg Sock. Designed to keep tension on the plantar fascia so it heals in a stretched position at night while you sleep. In this way many users find a reduction of their morning pain, and reduced recovery time.
What are the advantages of the "Strassburg Sock"?
* It is very easy to use and can be worn to sleep
* It can be safely worn for several hours without adverse effect when applied properly.
* It is an effective device providing low cost relief of heel spur symptoms and plantar faciitis
* It can reduce/eliminate the pain experienced with the first morning steps.
* It can, over a period of time, strengthen the arch of the foot.
To read abit more about Plantar Faciitis and running injuries, check out www.1physiotherapy.com/archive_running.html
