First Phase of Home Treatment:

1. Biofreeze with Ilex Pain-Relieving Gel

Biofreeze helps relieve the pain of arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis and neuromas. The Ilex facilitates longer lasting pain relief and diminishes the pain associated with plantar fasciitis, heel spur syndrome and enthesiopathy.

Price: $13.00

2. Dorsal Night Splint

The dorsal night splint is effective in the treatment of several common foot and ankle disorders including but not limited to heel pain, plantar faciitis, extensor tendonitis, peroneal tendonitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, achilles tendonitis, sesamoditis, Metatarsalgia metatarsal stress fractures, hallux limitus, tarsal tunnel syndrome (numbness on the bottom of the foot and big toe), dorsal cutaneous nerve neuritis (numbness on the top of the foot) and shin splints.

A night splint can't be effective unless a patient wears it. Now there's a brace so comfortable you will use it. The A-Force Dorsal Night Splint has been designed to hold the foot in a neutral position during sleep, thereby helping to alleviate the morning pain and discomfort associated with plantar fasciitis, and may also be used for virtually any condition where stabilization of the ankle in a neutral position is desired.

Overall benefits include:

• Low profile
• Less bulk/weight
• Less heat retention
• Increased comfort during sleep
• Easy night-time mobility

Price: $59.95

3. Daily Calf Muscle Stretching

4. Removable below the knee cast

In very painful cases Dr. Koepsel recommends a period of protection of the heel using a below the knee removable cast. This may be required for up to 3 to 6 weeks. When the pain is very severe it is important to have an x-ray of the heel taken to rule out other causes of heel pain.

Lightweight, sturdy one-piece design with open heel and integrated strapping for full circumferential compression. Non-skid rocker sole and washable fiber leg wrap with comfortable heel pads

Price: $84.95

In the event that the primary recommendations do not alleviate the pain or in the event of reoccurrence of the heel pain Dr. Koepsel recommends the following.

Customizable Orthotic Inserts For The Shoes

A deposit of $75 is required to order the foam box for taking the mold of the feet. The balance of $205 is sent when the molds are returned for fabrication of the devices. Anticipate 2 weeks for delivery.

Dr, Koepsel recommends that you continue the use of the dorsal night splint and the daily calf muscle stretching.

Price: $280.00 per pair

Tuli's Classic & Heavy-Duty Gel Heel Cups

New and improved soft waffle design. Double the ribs, double the shock absorption.

Features:

• TuilGEL is a new, specially formulated Polymer that is lighter, softer and more resilient than the material used in other heel cup
• The unique character of TuliGEl, combined with Tuli's patented waffle design, provides the ultimate in shock absorption
• Helps prevent sore heels and knees, shin splints and heel spurs
• Relieves arch, ankle, leg and back pain that results from everyday heel strike
• Classic heel cups for everyday use
• Heavy Duty for high impact activities
• Lifetime warranty
• Sizes, Regular for under 175 lbs., Large for over 175 lbs

Price: $19.95 per pair

Tuli's Pro Heel Cups

The primary force of the heel strike is absorbed by the larger, higher waffle pattern while the lower, denser waffle pattern absorbs the high pressure and final force of the heel strike. Pro Heel Cups are excellent for sports activities

Price: $14.95 per pair