Plantar fasciitis is a super common foot condition. According to the Australian Podiatry Association, Plantar fasciitis affects ~10% of the Australian population.

If you’ve just been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis or have been battling the condition for some time now, know you’re not alone.

In short, Plantar fasciitis occurs when a band of tissue that runs from the toes all the way through to the heel bone (called the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed. (Sounds painful, right?). While many treatments are available, such as specific exercises, custom made orthotics are a popular tool used to help treat plantar fasciitis. Maybe you’ve been using orthotics for a while and are due for a new pair, or you’re still contemplating if they are right for you. Fortunately, you can now buy custom made orthotics online and save 40% of the cost.

Let’s dive into a few benefits custom orthotics provide for plantar fasciitis.

 

Benefit 1: Pain relief

Correctly prescribed and designed custom orthotics reduce the stress on the band of tissue (plantar fascia) and help to redistribute pressure to other parts of the foot. The American Podiatric Medical Association ran a study that concluded that custom-made orthotics effectively reduced foot pain and improved function for people experiencing plantar fasciitis.

 

Benefit 2: Improved foot function

Custom-made orthotics can help improve overall foot function by providing the proper support and alignment. Similar to reducing the stress on the plantar fascia, custom made orthotics distribute the weight of your body more evenly across the foot. In addition, with the foot being supported by custom made orthotics, abnormal foot motion is limited, and balance and gait are improved, reducing the risk of potential future foot injuries.

 

In 2017, the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research found that custom made orthotics improved gait and reduced the pressure on the plantar fascia.

 

Benefit 3: Preventative measures

Living a healthy and active lifestyle and being proactive in your own personal health management is one of the most powerful and free tools to manage overall, general health. Similarly, custom orthotics can be used as a preventative measure against potential future foot pain and injuries by ensuring the foot has the proper support and cushioning. In particular, orthotics can help prevent the recurrence of plantar fasciitis, according to a study published in the Foot and Ankle Online Journal.

 

Purchasing custom made orthotics is an investment in your health. They are scientifically proven to relieve pain, improve foot function and support and prevent future potential injuries. With StepBetter, you can save up to 40% on custom made orthotics by purchasing online. You’ll be sent an easy-to-use foot impression kit and have an Aussie podiatrist overview the design and treatment.