Plantar & Foot Injuries

Plantar Fasciitis

causes

symptoms

diagnosing

treatments

medication & aids

surgery

prevention

Heel Spurs

Tendinopathy

Achilles Tendon Injury

Acute Tendinitis

Chronic Tendinitis

Peroneal Tendonitis

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
(Tendonitis of the Foot)

Repetitive Strain Injury

Shin Splints (calf pain)

Strained Tendon


Letters From Our Customers:

Dear MendMeShop,

How nice to receive a letter from your company. I appreciate your concern and the fact that you/your company care. I think you must be the only business that truly cares about it's clients. Thank you. I purchased my ultrasound device primarily for plantar fasciitis in both feet. I had surgery (Topaz procedure) done on both feet in October 2008. When that failed and actually made my feet worse I found a different Dr. that performed Shockwave Therapy to both feet to the tune of $16,000.00. It helped somewhat, however, I was still experiencing a lot of pain especially after working on my feet all day as an Orthodontic Assistant. When he recommended ultrasound 3 times/week for six weeks I decided that I needed to take things in to my own hands as it would have cost me $75.00 per week. I came home and turned on my computer and "thankfully" found your website. Needless to say I was ecstatic when I saw that I could purchase my own unit at an affordable price. The lady I talked to was so helpful and so pleasant to deal with, so if you can find out who she was, please thank her for me. I have been using my ultrasound device every day for almost three weeks now. Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. My feet have gone from unbearable pain to very tolerable and manageable pain after a full day of work. I can actually come home from work now and not have to crash in the first chair I get to. No longer do I have to crawl to the bathroom because my feet hurt too bad to step on. Gone are those days in only three short weeks, and I owe it all to my new ultrasound device. What a change it has already made in my life. Sure wish I would have found this two years ago. Again, thank you for contacting me and caring. I have told many family and friends, including my Chiropractor about the product I purchased from your company and how it has been helping me, now I can go back and tell them all about the great customer care you express. Keep up the great job and I know you will be there for me if ever the need arises.

Rating: Five Star Rating

Judy McKean

 

More Plantar Facts:


The plantar fascia supports the arch of the foot in carrying the weight of the body.

Approximately 90% of women and 40% of men with plantar fasciitis are overweight.

It frequently affects athletes, people who are on their feet all day and those over 40 years of age.

Among professional athletes, plantar fasciitis is one of the 5 most common foot and ankle injuries.

If left untreated the condition could become chronic and can lead to a host of other issues.

Most sufferers are able to overcome the pain with non-invasive therapy.

Night splints prevent contraction and stretch your plantar fascia while you sleep to help with pain.

Treatment includes avoiding the activity, icing the inflammation, gently stretching and warming the area.

Ultrasound can speed plantar fasciitis recovery significantly.

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I purchased the System 8 months ago. Why did I wait so long to review it? Because I forgot about it. I was in such excruciating pain from the plantar fasciitis that I was actually considering surgery. This was my last resort. I used it as directed 2 times a day for about a week, then cut down to once a week, then used as needed. I haven't needed to use it for over 2 months now. I definitely recommend it for heel spurs!

Rating: Five Star Rating

Patricia Brooks

 

Dear MendMeShop,

This unit and the results are amazing. I've had plantar faciitis for 8 months, am wearing orthotics, stretching multiple times a day, icing, night splints, and nothing really was working. I used it twice a day, 10 minutes on Medium for 14 days, and by then I only had mild tenderness in the morning. The third week, I went to every other day and this week, the 4th, I'm off completely. I have a tiny bit of tenderness here and there, so I will probably go back to using it next week and do at least a partial rotation through the 4 week cycle. I'm also still using a night splint. After 8 months of terrible pain every day, I finally feel like I'm going to get over this! Thank you MendMe Shop!

Rating: Five Star Rating

Martha Hine

 

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

At night your foot rests and your plantar fascia contracts (shortens). As a result, you will tend to experience the most pain in the morning when you take your first steps, because you are stretching and irritating the tissue after long periods of non-use. This is the same after sitting for long periods of time. Your tissues will relax and lengthen throughout the day with movement, however long periods of time on your feet or walking on hard surfaces can make them extremely sore at the end of the day.

The pain associated with plantar fasciitis normally starts as a dull ache and then progresses to a sharp, knife-like pain or constant throbbing feeling that is worse when you put weight on your foot. The most tender areas tend to be in the centre of your heel and along the inside and bottom of your foot towards your toes, where your heel and arch meet. It is worsened when you move your toes upward.

As a result of a tight achilles tendon and calf muscles, you may shift your weight forward and walk on your toes or limp. This affects the way your foot contacts the ground and creates more stress on your plantar fascia which creates more pain. As the disease progresses, it takes longer for your pain to subside.

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You may occasionally (although not always) experience bruising, redness, warmth and/or puffiness (known as inflammation) on and around your heel, which can double the thickness of your plantar fascia, increase your discomfort and cause stiffness in your foot. These symptoms can also indicate other foot conditions.

untreated plantar fasciitis can cause a permanent limp

This inflammation can instigate heel spurs around the attachment of your plantar fascia, where the most tension and irritation is experienced. These are calcium deposits that produce bony, hook-shaped projections in the soft tissue on the underside of your heel bone. They can cause tenderness when walking, however many people experience no pain with them. Not all people with plantar fasciitis experience heel spurs, nor do all people who have heel spurs experience plantar fasciitis.

Numbness and burning in your foot is sometimes felt and is often associated with nerve damage.

Plantar Fasciitis Facts:

Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the ligament that runs along the arch of the foot.

This condition affects over 2 million Americans.

Sufferers experience an intense stabbing pain in the heel.

Heel spurs can be caused by plantar fasciitis.

50% of people with plantar fasciitis have heel spurs.

The pain is most severe in the morning after the tissue has contracted during sleep.

 

pain relief and injury treatment with ultrasound therapy

An effective treatment

Relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis with a cold compress

Advanced Therapy for torn achilles, ruptured achilles, sprained ankle or other ankle injury

Ankle sprain treatment and pulled achilles treatment without surgery

This universal leg wrap can increase healing rate of a shin, calf, groin, thigh, or hamstring

Freezie Leg wrap for cold compression of the shin, calf, groin, thigh, or hamstring

Blood Flow Stimulation Therapy with an Inferno Back wrap for the ultimate in sore back healing

Freeze Wrap Back - reduce back pain and swelling in sore, strained or overused muscles, especially in the lower back and trapezius muscles

Contact one of our Mendmeshop Customer Service Advisors for any questions help with ordering and recommended treatment directions