We recommend the following insoles to help cure Plantar fasciitis depending on your foot type. Overpronators with low arch or flat feet are at most risk of Plantar Fasciitis.
Active F3D Support Insole - UP4571
Regular price £20.00Unit price /Unavailable
Advanced F3D Neutral Insole - UP4569
Regular price £20.00Unit price /Unavailable
Advanced F3D Support+ Insole - UP4570
Regular price £25.00Unit price /Unavailable
Why Insoles are important for treating Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Symptoms develop over time consisting of pain under the heel, which often radiates into the arch of the foot. Pain is worse first thing in the morning, or after a period of rest.
Treatment involves reducing pain and inflammation with cold therapy alonf with stretching exercises. Also, correcting any biomechanical dysfunction such as overpronation is important. Otherwise your pain will simply return when you go back to normal training and activity.
Overpronation and Plantar fasciitis?
A big contributing factor for Plantar fasciitis is overpronation. This is when your foot rolls in or flattens when you walk or run. Therefore, if you overpronate then this places additional stress on the plantar fascia, under your foot.
As a result, when your foot arch (plantar fascia) flattens, the strain at the point where it attaches to your heel increases. In effect the plantar fascia tugs at the heel causing pain, inflammation and eventually degeneration or wear and tear of the tissues.
How do Plantar fasciitis insoles help?
Plantar fasciitis arch support or 'Orthotic' type insoles correct your foot biomechanics by controlling the position of your heel and supporting your foot arch. The constant strain on your heel is reduced, therefore, allowing your foot to heal and helping prevent future injury.
They are especially affective when combined with other treatments such as cold therapy, a Plantar fasciitis sock and stretching exercises.
Which insole is best for me?
This all depends on your foot type and how much you overpronate. Ultimate Performance have three different types depending on whether you overpronate, have a neutral feet, or over supinate.
Overpronators
The Advanced F3D Support+ Insole is designed specifically for runners and walkers with Plantar fasciitis who overpronate, have low arched or flat feet. It combines 3mm of Anti-shock foam damping with stability and support.
Neutral
The Advanced F3D Neutral insole is perfect for runners or walkers who have neutral feet or only mildly overpronate. It provides mild to moderate support with 3mm cushioning. Ideal for reducing your risk of injury long term.
What is my foot type?
If you are not sure what your foot type is then try the wet foot test. Stand on a piece of paper with wet feet and examine your footprint.
