Why does plantar fasciitis occur?
Is it painful to stand and walk? Do you have pain under your foot when you get up in the morning? It may be plantar fasciitis, an inflammatory condition that occurs in the plantar fascia (connective tissue under the foot) or in the connective tissue's attachment area to the heel bone.
The problem arises as a result of incorrect loading or overloading of the connective tissue.
When you walk, the heel that hits the ground first. The heel bone largely determines how the body weight is balanced through the foot forward towards the toes. The fact is that many people have heel bones that roll too far inward. This causes excessive inward rolling of the entire foot (overpronation), which in turn leads to incorrect loads on the plantar connective tissue and can cause pain under the foot.
If you walk on hard surfaces and/or wear the wrong shoes, the risk of inward rolling of the heel bone and overpronation occur. This increases the chance of incorrect loading of the plantar fascia and the likelihood of experiencing plantar fasciitis.
9 out of 10 notice improvement with Gaitline
According to a survey by IPSOS MMI, 9 out of 10 customers reported significant improvement and less pain after a short period of using Gaitline shoes.
"The choice of footwear can be an important factor in the prevention and treatment of plantar fasciitis."
- Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis, Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2018
How can Gaitline help get rid of plantar fasciitis?
There are three key factors in the construction of Gaitline shoes' soles that help prevent the development of plantar fasciitis:
1. The sole balances the heel bone as the heel meets the pressure from the ground.
2. The sole ensures that the arch maintains its natural shape.
3. The sole distributes body weight evenly across the entire foot, reducing improper load when standing and walking.
How to get rid of plantar fasciitis?
If you have developed plantar fasciitis, it’s important to review the type of shoes you use daily. Footwear can help reduce plantar pain, but it can also make it worse.
Many soft running shoes may feel very comfortable at the moment of purchase. However, the soft midsole material tends to wear out quickly and the sole can change shape. The “worn-out” sole can cause the foot to be misaligned, which can provoke structural issues in the foot. Plantar fasciitis is a common consequence of such misalignments.
Therefore, it’s important to choose shoes with a firmer midsole material that can provide adequate support when standing and walking. The construction and material choice of Gaitline soles are specifically designed for this purpose.
Testimonials
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