To end plantar fasciitis pain you must address the cause and your contributing factors. The following are some of the most common contributing factors and information you can use to address them.

Symptom of another health disorder

Foot pain may be a symptom of a more serious health disorder in another part of your body. This is why a complete medical examination and diagnosis by your family doctor is recommended before starting any treatments. Please refer to "Whom to See".

Repetitively loading cold weight bearing muscles after long periods of inactivity

The classic symptom of pain or stiffness with the first step out of bed is caused by loading cold weight bearing muscles. Foot Trainer exercises are performed in your bed and will stop this re-injury cycle.

Neglect

"Use them or lose them " may be a cliché but it is true. Foot and leg extensor muscles are probably the most neglected muscles in our bodies because we take them for granted and many of the traditional exercises ignore them. Foot Trainer Exercises allow you the ability to perform safe, complete and effective exercises that target neglected extensor muscles.

Constant and over use

Your weight bearing flexor muscles are among the most constantly used muscles in the body. When they become injured it is difficult to rest them properly. Occupations or activities that require long periods of standing, walking, running or a sudden increase or change in the duration or intensity places tremendous amounts of force on them. Stronger more flexible muscles can help handle constant and over use.

Age

The natural aging process (sarcopenia) that leads to a gradual loss of muscle mass throughout your body starts at age 30. By age 50 the average person will lose 30% of their muscle mass and 10 % every decade thereafter. It is not surprising that plantar fasciitis is most common in people over 30. You can't stop the aging process however you can slow it down by improving your foot and leg muscles.

Gender

Statistics show that women suffer from plantar fasciitis twice as often as men. Women generally have less muscle mass and their footwear is often inappropriate. The increased weight gain with pregnancy may also contribute. These are more reasons why it is important to improve/maintain foot and leg muscles.

Weight

Extra body weight translates into extra stress on your foot and leg muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. Stronger foot and leg muscles will handle extra body weight more effectively.

Biomechanical imbalances

Any biomechanical misalignment from your toes to your lower back could cause strain on your feet. Foot Trainer exercises are designed to help improve proper biomechanics.

Improper footwear

Shoes that are worn, that don't fit properly or are inappropriate for the activity are can promote PF/FP.

Dehydration

If your body is dehydrated, your muscles, tendons and ligaments will be too. Proper hydration requires 6-8 glasses of spring water per day. For every cup of coffee, soft drink or alcoholic beverage, add 2 additional glasses of spring water.