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Plantar
fasciitis is the most common cause of localized heel and foot pain
and occurs when the ligament that supports the foot stretches
irregularly and develops small tears causing strain and inflammation.
Millions in the US are affected by plantar fasciitis each year and it
is the most common foot condition among middle-aged adults and
athletes, especially runners.
Often the
pain from plantar fasciitis is most severe in the morning, causing
the first few steps to be excruciating. The position of the feet and
ankles as we sleep promotes cramping of the fascia and calf muscles.
When feet are pointed under the weight of the blankets the plantar
fascia muscle is contracted (shortened). Those first steps in the
morning are painful because the muscle which as been contracted all
night is suddenly stretched and pulled.
The
patented design of the HealWell® Cub comfortably positions
the foot to provide a gentle stretch to the plantar fascia and
Achilles Tendon throughout the night. This gentle stretch helps
reduce the inflammation and associated pain, and helps promote
healing of the injured soft tissues. The open-toe slipper design is
soft against the foot and easy to wear. |