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Gravity Defyer Shoe Info

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Gravity Defyer Shoe Information

Gravity Defyer Shoes are the first shoes that reduce the wear and tear that IMPACT imposes on your body without looking like a clunky orthodic. In fact, Gravity Defyer Shoes are so attractive and elegant that they can be worn anywhere without drawing unwanted attention. They are available in a wide range of designs for both men and women. Whether you prefer a shoe for evening wear, a sporting event or just something you can stroll through the mall with, you'll be wrapped in comfort while everyone around you complains about their aching feet!

Advanced technology in footwear.

Gravity Defyers, were designed by the Impact Research Technology Laboratories (IRTL). They absorb shock and propel you forward with a patented "secret" hidden in every heel. You wouldn't drive around in a car without shocks would you? The reciprocating power of Gravity Defyer Footwear absorbs the painful shock of each step and returns that energy to you with a bounce that is out of this world. They reduce the wear and tear that gravity imposes on your body, allowing you to move about more freely and enjoy your life.

What is the Gravity Defyer Shoe?

Gravity Defyer Shoes are scientifically constructed footwear with a hidden 6mm (1/8") shock absorber under the heel that releases its reciprocating resistance power each time you step. As your weight changes to the balls of your feet, the hidden shock absorber generates upward pressure, rebounding your body upward and propelling you forward in life.

The Science Behind the shoes

It started with the research of rubber for the construction and automobile industries. Scientists investigating shock absorption for buildings and automobiles discovered a special polymer that was both lightweight and absorbed shock and vibration. The research lead to the development of the very first Gravity Defyer Shoe: the Catapult MMXT3. Others in the sport shoe industry had been trying for decades to produce a shoe that would provide the shock absorption and energy reciprocating power of the Gravity Defyer™ Shoes. However, the entire shoe industry was surprised when Alexander Innovation Wizard launched the first of its kind energy reciprocating shock absorbing sole in a dress shoe nonetheless!

It is nearly impossible to stand still with the Gravity Defyer™ shoes! As soon as you slip your feet into the Gravity Defyer™ Shoes, you feel energized with power as the scientifically designed springs push you from your heels to your toes and put you in constant movement. You might just find yourself joining a dance class soon. With all this extra activity in your life you may even find yourself losing inches around your waist and wearing a smaller pair of pants. One thing is for certain: your lifestyle will change.

How will Gravity Defyer change your life?

Appear Nearly 2" Taller

The confidence that comes with being taller and having proper posture is also yours with the Gravity Defyer™ Shoes. You will gain nearly two inches (2") of height without looking like you are wearing platform or elevator shoes. The elegant design of the Gravity Defyer™ Shoes boosts you to new heights in your life without a thick looking outsole. The hidden 6mm (1/8") shock absorber provides you with just a little extra boost in height without slapping on an extra pad of rubber to the bottom of the shoe.

Ease Joint Pain and Pressure on Your Spine

It's almost as if Aeolus, the Greek god of wind, himself has taken his powerful wind out of his bottles and put it into each pair of the Gravity Defyer™ Shoes. Your entire body will receive an energy burst when you slip on the Gravity Defyer™ Shoes because your joints and spine will no longer feel the full impact of your high impact life. The basic findings by the scientists of the Impact Research Technology Lab were that the combination of lightweight rubber and lightweight, durable springs will reduce the impact and force of gravity on our entire body much the same way that a suspension system helps reduce the impact on an automobile and airplane.

Jump Higher and Walk Faster

These ethereal shoes will transport you through life with such vigor that your friends and family will hardly be able to recognize you. The Gravity Defyer™ Shoes will power your step, making your steps longer and your jumps higher. You might find that you are walking faster and you may even find yourself showing up to those important meetings at work early! You might even find yourself joining a local basketball league.

Look like a Million Dollars

We all have them, an expensive pair of dress shoes for those special occasions. The shoes that world famous secret agents wear to the black tie party where they end up doing some reconnaissance before they are chased around a European city by evil henchmen. The kind of dress shoes that show class, style, and sophistication but are so uncomfortable you can't wait to take them off. Designed by the best shoe designers from three continents, the Gravity Defyer™ Shoes provide you with all the sophistication and comfort needed to keep up with the best of the world famous secret agents.

Not Just Comfort and Style

The Gravity Defyer™ Shoes are each handcrafted using the finest leather available. Utilizing the best material and components, each shoe is sewn together by hand, ensuring the attention to detail necessary to construct the most comfortable shoe in the world. Every shoe is also sent through a comprehensive quality assurance process to ensure that each pair of Gravity Defyer™ Shoes adheres to the highest standards set forth by the Alexander Innovation Wizard. Relieve your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine. Give your whole body a break from the pressures of your daily life. And gain the confidence that comes with exemplary posture and added height without appearing like you are wearing platform shoes. The Gravity Defyer™ Shoes will provide you with access to a breakthrough in your active lifestyle all while looking like a distinguished gentleman deserving of a cover story in a quality men's magazine.

DOCTOR RECOMMENDED FOR COMFORT AND PAIN RELIEF

Many health concerns can be traced back to our feet – or more importantly our shoes. The science is really simple. Harmful impact transmits excessive energy through the musculoskeletal system, damaging joints, tissues, muscles and nerves through repetitive stress.

Debilitating conditions commonly associated with poor footwear:

What does it mean to you?

Your health today and in the future relies on good footwear, footwear that provides not only protection and durability, but is able to cradle the foot and provide shock protection.

We walk and stand everywhere on hard, unforgiving surfaces. Gravity Defyer Shoes provide unparalleled shock absorption.

Leg fatigue, lower back pain and even headaches can result from standing and walking in shoes that fail to provide the combination of support and cushioning required by the user. A recent study showed that 80% of people will suffer from lower back pain in their lives, while 75% of Americans will suffer some kind of foot problem.

Advanced technology in footwear.

Gravity Defyers, were designed by the Impact Research Technology Laboratories (IRTL). They absorb shock and propel you forward with a patented "secret" hidden in every heel. You wouldn't drive around in a car without shocks would you? The reciprocating power of Gravity Defyer Footwear absorbs the painful shock of each step and returns that energy to you with a bounce that is out of this world. They reduce the wear and tear that gravity imposes on your body, allowing you to move about more freely and enjoy your life.

Recognition in medicine:

Gravity Defyer has been recognized by both the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and Member Pedorthis Footwear Association for the ability to reduce pain via non-surgical, non-chemical methods of medicine.

The New York College of Podiatric Medicine

At the forefront of podiatric medical education for over 90 years, the NYCPM is the nation's oldest and largest college of podiatric medicine. By combining outstanding classroom instruction, clinical training in the world's largest foot care clinic, and senior externships at 170 affiliated hospitals nationwide, New York College of Podiatric Medicine has remained at the forefront of podiatric medical education for over 95 years.

Gravity Defyer™ is currently being studied in clinical trials as a non-surgical, non-chemical form of pain management and prevention for numerous conditions. Full details will be made available at the studies completion.

New York College of Podiatric Medicine
1800 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10035

Member Pedorthic Footwear Association





Achilles tendonitis

What is it?

The Achilles tendon is a large tendon that connects from your calf muscle to your heel. It is subject to a person’s entire body weight with each step. Depending upon the speed, stride, terrain and additional weight being carried or pushed, the Achilles tendon may be subject to up to 3-12 times a person’s body weight during a sprint or push off.

Symptoms

Achilles Tendonitis can be triggered by activities that repeatedly place stress on the tendon, causing painful inflammation. Achilles Tendonitis also can cause soreness and stiffness in the tendon, which left untreated, will continue to swell and possibly be susceptible to rupture.

Who suffers from this kind of injury?

Individuals who experience over-pronation(flat foot or fallen arch) in their step increase stress on the tendon causing the arch to collapses under ones weight. Other factors that lead to Achilles Tendonitis are overuse from excessive exercise, poor stretching prior to engaging in athletics, or direct damage (injury) to the tendon, and inappropriate footwear.

How we can help!

Gravity Defyer™ Footwear provides specially formulated insoles that help to reduce shock and relieve stress on the tendon. The natural rocking motion of our shoes bundled with this padding helps to gently stretch the Achilles tendon with each stride, providing a natural healing method to alleviate any pain symptoms.

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Arthritis

What is it?

Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease, when it is actually a broad term used for a group of more than 100 medical conditions that affect areas in or around the joints. The common thread among these 100-plus conditions is that they all affect the musculoskeletal system and specifically the joints - where two or more bones meet.

Symptoms

Arthritis-related joint problems include pain, stiffness, inflammation and damage to joint cartilage and surrounding structures. Such damage can lead to joint weakness, instability and visible deformities that, depending on the location of joint involvement, can interfere with the most basic daily tasks such as climbing stairs, or even walking.

Who suffers from this kind of injury?

The most frequent form of arthritis is known as osteoarthritis (OA), which is most prevalent in people over 60. This form of arthritis is degenerative and causes the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage, which is a substance that provides cushion between the bones of the joints. When this cartilage wears down it causes bone to rub against bone, which can cause extreme pain and discomfort.

Statistics:

  • 2006 – 46 million (nearly 1 in 5 adults)
  • Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing for more than 7 million Americans.
  • Baby boomers are now at prime risk. More than half those affected are under age 65.
  • Half of those Americans with arthritis don’t think anything can be done to help them.
  • Arthritis refers to more than 100 different diseases that affect areas in or around joints.
  • Arthritis strikes women more often than men.

    Overall:

  • Women - 24.3 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis
  • Men - 17.1 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis

    How we can help!

    Wearing Gravity Defyers may relieve pain symptoms from arthritis. Their reciprocal shock absorbing system provides cushioning and support thus reducing impact on your aching joints.

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    Back Pain

    What is it?

    Back pain is a problem that affects a large portion of individuals from time to time. It can come in many forms, from lower back pain, middle back pain, to upper back pain. Your back houses a complex structure of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. Muscles and ligaments in the back are susceptible to strain, which can result in back pain.

    Symptoms

    Symptoms for back pain can include: fatigue, damage in the immediate area, reduced energy and headaches. Lower back pain is the most experienced form of back pain because this area is the subject to the most involuntary stress.

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

  • Between 75 and 85% of all people will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime.
  • Back pain is the second most frequently reported reason for visiting a Doctor. After the common cold, it is the leading reason for missed workdays for people under 45.
  • Lower back pain is more common in overweight people. Carrying extra weight causes increased stress on the back, especially the lower back which supports most the weight of the torso.

    How we can help!

    Back pain is a complex problem, however proper footwear can go a long way towards reducing symptoms and may help to prevent it in the first place. Enter Gravity Defyer, our footwear is engineered to reduce back pain and other common ailments that can be traced back to the foot bed.

    Shoes which provide proper support maintain the alignment of the spinal column. This improved posture allows the body to work more efficiently relieving muscle tension in the legs and lower back. With reduced pain, your activity levels will improve. As a result, you may find yourself walking further and feeling more capable throughout the day. Aerobic exercise is the most effective way to burn calories where as strength exercises increase your muscle mass, which in turn increases your resting metabolism. Extra muscles burn extra calories even while sleeping.

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    Bunion

    What is it?

    A bunion is an enlargement (lump) of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe. Bunions are caused by a misalignment that is usually due to improper footwear or poor foot function.

    Symptoms

    If a lump has formed it might be swollen and tender. Painful if pressure is applied. The big toe may turn in toward the second toe. If not treated the bunion can become larger and lead to further complications such as arthritis and stiffness.

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    Everyone is susceptible to bunions.

    How we can help!

    Almost all patients with bunions can be treated with adaptive footwear. Simply selecting appropriate footwear can help to relieve symptoms.

    Shoes should be boxy at the toe to provide ample room and to avoid further aggravating an already swollen and painful joint.

    Good arch support is also important, because the bones of the arch are vulnerable to malformation as the bunion develops.

    Low heels, which are always better for the feet are essential in treating bunions, because high heels put the entire weight of the body on the balls of the feet, the very part of the foot that must not be stressed if bunions are to be avoided or treated.

    It is also possible to purchase over-the-counter toe pads to wear inside the shoe for temporary realignment of the big toe. Padded insoles can also enhance the shoe's arch support.

    Gravity Defyer offers shoes that meet all the needs stated above.

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    Degenerative Disc Disease is the natural degradation of the cartilage between vertebra. As this cartilage breaks down the space between the vertebra is reduced, putting the fragile nerves that pass through these spaces in danger. A pinched nerve may cause pain, numbness or the loss of motor control. Many individuals with back pain also suffer from degenerative disc disease.

    Symptoms

    Symptoms for degenerative disc disease can include: fatigue, damage in the immediate area, reduced energy and headaches. Lower back pain is the most experienced symptom because this area is the subject to the most involuntary stress.

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

  • Between 75 and 85% of all people will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime.
  • Back pain is the second most frequently reported reason for visiting a Doctor. After the common cold, it is the leading reason for missed workdays for people under 45.
  • Lower back pain is more common in overweight people. Carrying extra weight causes increased stress on the back, especially the lower back which supports most the weight of the torso.

    How we can help!

    Back pain is a complex problem, however proper footwear can go a long way towards reducing symptoms and may help to prevent it in the first place. Enter Gravity Defyer, our footwear is engineered to reduce back pain and other common ailments that can be traced back to the foot bed.

    Shoes which provide proper support maintain the alignment of the spinal column. This improved posture allows the body to work more efficiently relieving muscle tension in the legs and lower back. With reduced pain, your activity levels will improve. As a result, you may find yourself walking further and feeling more capable throughout the day. Aerobic exercise is the most effective way to burn calories where as strength exercises increase your muscle mass, which in turn increases your resting metabolism. Extra muscles burn extra calories even while sleeping.

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    Foot and Ankle Pain

     Foot & Ankle Pain

    What is it?

    Nearly everyone experiences foot, heel or ankle pain at some time in their life. If the pain is general, it may be a minor issue that will heal naturally. Over 95% of all foot, heel and ankle pain will heal itself over time. But if pain is persistent, it may indicate a more specific condition.

    Symptoms

    • Bunions. The joint of the big toe becomes enlarged, causing the skin over the joint to swell. Pain and tenderness result, and severe cases can be disabling.
    • Flexible flatfoot. This condition, the most common type of flatfoot, is characterized by partial or total collapse of both arches. Symptoms include pain, turned-in ankle, the sensation of shin splint pain and weakness in the leg or foot.
    • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). Often called adult-onset flatfoot, this condition usually happens in one foot only and is progressive. Pain on the inside of the foot and ankle, redness, swelling and arches that begin to flatten are symptoms.
    • Hammer toes, claw toes, and mallet toes. With these deformities, muscles that control movement of the toes become unbalanced, forcing the toe joints to bend into abnormal positions. Except in very rare cases, the lesser toes are affected rather than the big toe.
    • Bursitis. The heel swells, becomes inflamed and feels tender. Wearing shoes worsens the discomfort; rest improves the condition.
    • Achilles tendonitis. The soft tissues in and around the Achilles tendon (which connects the heel bone to the calf muscles) break down, causing pain and swelling in the back of the calf.
    • Stress fracture. A tiny crack in a bone will cause pain and weakness.
    • Ankle sprain. The foot turns inward causing a tearing or rupture of the strong soft tissue ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
    • Plantar fasciitis. The thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed where it connects to the heel bone.

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    Fashionable but poorly fitting shoes can cause foot pain.

    Thanks mainly to high-heeled women's shoes with narrow toe boxes, women have four times the number of foot problems that men do. Pregnant women have unique foot problems related to weight gain, swelling in the feet and ankles, and the presence of hormones that cause ligaments to relax -- often weakening the feet.

    In older women, severe foot pain is a major cause of disability, impairing the ability to walk unassisted or perform everyday activities.

    Sometimes foot pain results from underlying conditions such as diabetes or arthritis. Abnormal functioning of nerves in diabetics causes paralysis of small muscles in the foot, which results in clawing of the toes, loss of feeling, callused skin and foot ulcers. Osteoarthritis has a painful effect on the many joints in the foot.

    How we can help!

    Proper footwear can go a long way towards reducing symptoms and may help to prevent foot pain first place. Gravity Defyers are engineered to reduce pain and relieve symptoms of other common foot ailments.

    They provide proper support, relieving foot pain and energizing the wearer. As a result, you may find yourself walking further and feeling more capable throughout the day.

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    Hammertoes

    Hammertoes

    What is it?

    Hammertoe is then bending--of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems to develop.

    Symptoms

    Common symptoms of hammertoes include pain and irritation of the phalanges and joints, corns, and calluses. Hammertoes, if left untreated, can lead to joint dislocation. The most common cause of hammer toes is muscle/tendon imbalance, but they are often aggravated by shoes that don't fit properly

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    A major cause is in hereditary (family) factors, so individuals born with flat feet, and/or high arches are often prone to this condition. But contributing factors include wearing inappropriate footwear which cause excessive compression of the toes. Other conditions may be present. If you have bunions or excessive calouse buildup please consult a physician.

    How we can help!

    Gravity Defyers are constructed with a wide toe box in order to decrease compression of the toes and ball of the foot.

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    Heel Pain or Heel Spurs

    What is it?

    Heel pain can be the result of what is commonly called a heel spur. A heel spur is a bony growth that occurs at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the heel bone. A heel spur can occur (with repetitive pulling of the plantar fascia) on a foot with no symptoms at all and a painful heel can have no heel spur present.

    Symptoms

    Heel pain resulting from a heel spur is often worse in the morning on first rising from bed or after rising from sitting. Pain is present on the sole of the heel and the heel may be slightly swollen and warm. The pain is often described as feeling “like a stone bruise” although there is usually no history of injury and the onset is gradual.

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    Heel spurs occur due to a calcium deficiency --a common concern among the aging. When deficient, the body begins to leach calcium from the bones. In many people this happens to be in the heel of the foot or some other weak area of the body. As the calcium is being leached, it forms an eruption (similar to a volcano). This eruption is the bone spur. When the body is fed the right amount of "good" calcium the eruption subsides - along with the pain.

    The best way to eliminate this "leaching process" (calcium deficiency) SAFELY, is to supplement your diet with a specially tested formulation of calcium along with the other vital minerals mentioned above. Please see a medical professional if you suspect you have a heel spur.

    How we can help!

    Gravity Defyer's can't fix a calcium deficency, but they can help you to be more comfortable during treatment.

    Gravity Defyer's built in shock absorbers, combined with their generous cushioning, are ideal for relieving pain and helping you be more active.

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    Leg Pain

    What is it?

    While leg pain is common occurrence after injury, there are many non-traumatic causes of leg pain. Pain in the legs can be present because of conditions that affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, and skin. Most often, inflammation of tissues is the end result of these diseases, and the inflammation is the source of pain.

    Symptoms

    Illness and injury can affect any of these structures, causing discomfort and pain. More than one mechanism may be occurring at the same time. Some illustrative examples include:

    • An injured muscle will cause pain because of inflammation and swelling, but it may also affect the balance of muscles surrounding a joint. If this imbalance persists, the joint may start to hurt because of chronic stresse placed upon it.
    • Patients with poorly controlled diabetes may develop diabetic neuropathy, in which some of the symptoms may include pain and loss of sensation in the feet. Diabetes is also one of the risk factors for peripheral vascular disease, which may cause narrowing of blood vessels in the legs. This may cause exercise-induced pain when muscles don't get an adequate blood supply to meet their metabolic needs.

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    Leg pain is a common symptom experienced by most individuals at some time in their life, however it could also be a symptom of a more serious condition. Please consult a physician if leg pain is persistent or you have a family history which might warrent further investigation.

    How we can help!

    Gravity Defyer's built in shock absorbers, combined with their generous cushioning, are ideal for relieving pain and helping you be more active.

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    Morton's Neuroma

    What is it?

    Morton's neuroma is the most common nueroma , which occurs at the base of the third and fourth toes. The thickening, or enlargement, of the nerve that defines a neuroma is the result of compression and irritation of the nerve. This compression creates swelling of the nerve, which eventually can lead to permanent nerve damage.

    Symptoms

    Symptoms can manifest in many different ways. The associated conditions depend on the individual lifestyle of each patient. Here is a list of some of the conditions associated with Over Pronation:

    Hallux Abducto Valgus (bunions)
    Hallux Rigidus (stiff 1st toe)
    Arch Pain
    Heel Pain (plantar Facsitus)
    Metatarsalgia (ball of the foot pain)
    Ankle Sprains
    Shin Splints
    Achilles Tendonitis
    Osteochondrosis
    Knee Pain
    Corns & Calluses
    Flat Feet
    Hammer Toes

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    Anything that causes compression or irritation of the nerve can lead to the development of a neuroma. One of the most common offenders is wearing shoes that have a tapered toe box, or high-heeled shoes that cause the toes to be forced into the toe box.

    People with certain foot deformities including bunions, hammertoes, flatfeet, or flexible feet—are at higher risk for developing a neuroma. Other potential causes are activities that involve repetitive irritation to the ball of the foot, such as running or racquet sports. An injury or other type of trauma to the area may also lead to a neuroma.

    How we can help!

    Gravity defyers provide proper padding and support for the metatarsal arch, thereby lessening the pressure on the nerve and decreasing compression when walking. Additionally, Gravity Defyers are constructed with a wide toe box in order to decrease compression of the toes and ball of the foot.

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    Over-Pronation or Flat Feet

    What is it?

    Over-pronation is when the foot rolls inwards which causes an internal rotation of the lower leg and knee which results in strain on the lower body. Over-pronation places stress on the lower body and can cause foot pain, knee pin, leg pain, and lower back pain. Increased stress from over-pronation can cause plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, tendonitis, and also bunions.

    Symptoms

    Symptoms can manifest in many different ways. The associated conditions depend on the individual lifestyle of each patient. Here is a list of some of the conditions associated with Over Pronation:

    Hallux Abducto Valgus (bunions)
    Hallux Rigidus (stiff 1st toe)
    Arch Pain
    Heel Pain (plantar Facsitus)
    Metatarsalgia (ball of the foot pain)
    Ankle Sprains
    Shin Splints
    Achilles Tendonitis
    Osteochondrosis
    Knee Pain
    Corns & Calluses
    Flat Feet
    Hammer Toes

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    Over pronation occurs due to a biomechanical dysfunction.

    How we can help!

    Gravity defyers feature built in support and may aid in the reduction of foot and leg pain due to overpronation. They reduce the lateral "rolling over" of the feet which causes excessive pressure on the muscles, ligaments and bones of the lower body.

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    Plantar Fasciitis

    What is it?

    Plantar Fasciitis is a serious, painful, and progressing illness that occurs when the long, flat ligament along the bottom of the foot develops tears and inflammation. Serious cases of plantar fasciitis can possibly lead to ruptures in the ligament. This ligament is called the plantar fascia and it extends your five toes and runs along the bottom of your foot, attaching to your heel. When you walk or run, you land on your heel and raise yourself on your toes as you shift your weight to your other foot, causing all your weight to be held up by your plantar fascia. Such repetitive force can pull the fascia from its attachment on your heel and cause damage and plantar fasciitis.

    Symptoms

    The classic symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain when you take your first steps after getting out of bed or after sitting for a long period of time. You may also have:

    • Stiffness and pain in the morning or after resting that gets better after a few steps but gets worse as the day progresses.
    • Pain that gets worse when you climb stairs or stand on your toes.
    • Pain after you stand for long periods.
    • Pain at the beginning of exercise that gets better or goes away as exercise continues but returns when exercise is completed.

    Plantar fasciitis may be mistaken for other conditions with similar symptoms such as tarsal tunnel syndrome.

    Who suffers from this kind of injury?

    Plantar fasciitis is most often seen in middle-aged men and women, but can be found in all age groups. Plantar fasciitis is diagnosed with the classic symptoms of pain well localized over the heel area of the bottom of the foot. Often the pain from plantar fasciitis is most severe when you first stand on your feet in the morning. Pain often subsides quite quickly, but then returns after prolonged standing or walking.

    Plantar fasciitis is sometimes, but not always, associated with a rapid gain of weight. Plantar fasciitis is also sometimes seen in recreational athletes, especially runners. In these athletes, it is thought that the repetitive nature of the sports causes the damage to the fibrous tissue that forms the arch of the foot.

    How we can help!

    Gravity Defyer's built in shock absorbers, combined with their generous cushioning, are ideal for relieving pain and helping you be more active.

     

     

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