Saturday, June 29, 2013

Foot or Heel Pain? Maybe it's Plantar Fasciitis? Here's your solution...



If you are suffering heel or foot arch pain it may be plantar fasciitis or heel spurs.

The Bledsoe Plantar Fasciitis Support provides continuous elastic tension and pressure to reduce the pain associated with inflammation due to plantar fasciitis. 

Used in conjunction with an exercise program, the Plantar Fasciitis Support reduces heel and arch pain, allowing you to strengthen the muscles of the foot, arch and lower leg.

Unlike shoe inserts or non-elastic bands, the Bledsoe Plantar Fasciitis Support maintains tension continuously during wear. This reduces painful inflammation and allows the patient to exercise the calf and foot muscles. Proper muscle strength tone will prevent future plantar fasciitis.

Features include:


  • Simple and inexpensive way to reduce plantar fascia inflammation.
  • Anatomically designed for proper fit and control; two sizes adjust for any size foot.
  • Provides tension and support, allowing the patient to exercise; exercise program included with brace.
  • Fast, easy 15-second application.
  • Breathable stiff foam, wickable fabric draws perspiration away from skin.

  • Indications

    This device is indicated to help relieve pain from inflammation caused by mild to moderate plantar fasciitis by applying pressure and tension over the medial calcaneal tubercle and plantar fascia.

    Contraindications

    This device is contraindicated for patients with severe circulatory impairment or other medical conditions where the elastic band could further reduce circulation or cause problems related to excess elastic pressure. You should also avoid if you have a latex allergy.

    Bledsoe PFS vs. Other Methods


    FeaturesBledsoe PFSArch SupportsFunctional OrthoticsNon-Elastic Devices
    Provides proper pressure to irritated tissuesYesNo. Supports foot in wrong spot.No. Provides temporary support, but no pressure to desired area.No. Non-stretch strap supports, but does not apply pressure.
    Night time therapyYesNoNoNo
    Short-term therapeutic use (2-4 months)YesNo. Recommended for long-term use.No. Recommended for long-term use.Yes
    Bundled with recommended exercise programYesNoNoNo
    Off-the-shelf model fits any foot sizeYesNo. Limited to common adult foot sizes.No. Requires custom casts and special fitting.Yes
    Applied in 15 seconds or lessYesN/A - Inserts into shoe.No. Requires custom casts and special fitting.Yes

    Sizing:

    Shoe Size
    US MenUS WomenEuro
    Small0-80-8.529-40
    Large8.5+9+41+
    Which Size?


    1 comments:

    Unknown said...

    Very informative post about heel pain and plantar fasciitis.

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