Plantar Fasciitis Help - The Strassburg Sock

Literature from Dave Strassburg says:

"The Strassburg Sock is designed primarily for night-time use for relief of Plantar Fasciitis, as well as Achilles tendonitis and tight calves. It is much more comfortable and effective than traditional boot-type night splint products. It can also be used during the day, if seated for an extended period of time, or as a short term hands-free calf, hamstring, and back stretching aid."

Compression - CompressRx

 Ice-Up Pack

When you need to ice, the Ice Up pack provides treatment in 5-10 minutes vs. 20 minutes with a passive ice pack.

The Ice Up Pack:
• Provides effective therapy for ligament, tendon and muscular injuries.
• Offers immediate ice massage which increases treatment effectiveness and speeds recovery.
• Includes a portable Carry Cooler which keeps Ice-Up Stick frozen up to 10 hours.
• Can be taken anywhere for immediate post activity ice massage with a leak proof design to keeps their sports bag dry.

Achilles Tendon Support

How It Works: The Achilles Tendon Support applies compression to the Achilles Tendon helping to reduce stress to the problem area. In addition, upward pressure is applied to the heel, causing the heel to lift slightly. The lift of the heel will also reduce stress to the Achilles Tendon.

IT Band Wrap

The IT Band wrap alleviates conditions of Iliotibial Band Syndrome.

How It Works: This IT Band Wrap provides targeted compression, stabilizing the Iliotibial tract. In addition, it absorbs stress to the area and reduces friction and rubbing of the femoral condyle. The wrap provides warmth and reduces stress to the Iliotibial Band and is designed to prevent slipping.

Short Sleeve Knee Support

Nike and Pro-Tec Athletics' Short Sleeve knee supports are worn to reduce symptoms of tendinitis, arthritis, chondromalacia (runner's knee), and other knee ailments.

How it Works: The Short Sleeve provides compression to the knee region surrounding the patella. The sleeve provides warmth and promotes circulation, enhancing the healing process. In addition, this brace has an infrapatellar buttress which helps support the patella and may improve patellar tracking.

Design Theory: The Short Sleeve is not as hot or cumbersome as most knee sleeves because it is modified below the knee to reduce sweat. The open patella keeps pressure off of the knee cap.

The Original Neoprene Knee Strap

The original knee strap alleviates patellar pain, including conditions of Tendinitis (jumper's knee), Chondromalacia (runner's knee), Patello-Femoral Pain, and Osgood-Schlatter's.

The knee strap provides moderate compression to the patellar tendon, reducing forces to the femoral groove while it helps to stabilize the patella. A unique attachment system allows the user to adjust the strap with one hand while the strap stays in place.

ProStretch

The #1 choice of professional athletes, the ProStretch is a great choice for increasing range of motion and flexibility in the lower leg.

ProStretch provides relief for:
• Heel Spurs
• Plantar Faciitis
• Shin Splints
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Strained Calves
• Knee Pain
• Back Pain
• Inflexibility
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Rehab

StretchRite

Foot Rubz

"Your Foot Rubz ball is a great aid in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. I have developed a set of exercises that patients can complete quickly and painlessly with the use of your product. The product is simple, safe and inexpensive. Its use should be considered by all specialists treating heel pain." -Dr. Ronald W. Ferguson, Jr., DPM

Brooks Mismatch Shoe Program

Doctor Specified socks for people with diabetes

Doctor Specified diabetic socks are designed to reduce the chance of injury to the foot because diabetic neuropathy can cause people with diabetes to be unable to feel festering foot injuries which can result in serious infection. Doctor Specified sock features include:

• Hand-linked seamless toe ensures no abrasion across the top of the foot.
• Extra-deep heel well provides optimum fit.
• Med Dry fabric and mesh ventilation. Wicks away moisture and allows air to circulate, keeping the foot cool and dry.
• 160 needle half cushion construction provides impact protection without excess bulk.
• Comfort top ensures the sock stays in place without binding.

Sports Bras for ALL sizes

You probably already know the importance of a sports bra that fits well to alleviate back pain and allow a woman to exercise comfortably. For women with large chests, this is particularly true. We carry the Enell Sports bra, widely recognized as one of the best pieces of clothing to enable a full figured woman to exercise comfortably.

Women's Health and Fitness Magazine had this to say about the Enell bra:

"ENELL's sports bra for larger breasted gals is revolutionizing sports bras! Used by professional athletes, Olympians and Hollywood stars, ENELL is now available to women everywhere...This no-bounce sports bra works with two supportive layers of fabric, wide shoulder straps, solid ribcage band and a posture support system sewn into every bra!"

At Fleet Feet Sports Bend, we have a full selection of sports bras for all sizes and we offer all types of sports bras: compression, compression/encapsulation and encapsulation so we can help all women to support themselves. Click here for more details on our sports bra selections.

Supportive Sandals

Spring is coming and people will be pulling out those beat up flip flops to walk around town... We carry an alternative so that people can support their feet and still keep cool.

Montrail's Molokai and Molokini sandals contains PRFRM moldable foam which the customer heats in the oven and then can actually mold the sandal to the shape of their foot. Montrail says "This revolutionary thermo-moldable foam can be molded into the exact shape of your foot. It's the ultimate in support and comfort."