Heel Cups are shock absorption devices that you place at the heel of your shoes to absorb shocks to your heels while you walk. They help to absorb heel pain, primarily from plantar fasciitis, but also from other causes such as bruised heels or a short Achilles tendon.
Pain from heel strikes particularly affects those who spend a lot of time running, walking or playing sports that require running. These individuals may find the pain relief from heel cups particularly welcome. Some cups are made for patients and are designed for use during or after surgical procedures. Other types of heel cup are for use by patients who are confined to bed or a day chair.
Heel cups can be made from silicone or some other gel like substance with shock absorption properties.
The best heel cups will offer you some or all of the following features:
Slight elevation of the back of the cup to reduce pressure on your Achilles tendon.
Flexibility to be worn on either your left or right heel, depending on which side is causing you pain at any time;
A traction layer under the heel to keep it from sliding around under your heel, particularly when you are running or performing other athletically demanding activities.
As with most orthopedic products, it is important to make sure you get the correct cup size for your needs. Heel cup size is normally based on shoe size, so getting the correct size should be a relatively simple matter.
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Mueller Sports Medicine’s lightweight heel cups will ease the daily pain you feel from heel strike. They will also help to ease the pain in your heels and knees. In addition, they will reduce the pain you may be feeling from shin splints and heel spurs. 1 Pair.
Oppo Medical Heel Cushions have an extra soft green gel insert at the medial (inner) surface of your heel to ease pressure and pain caused by plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. A special low profile cushion provides support, shock absorption and comfort. Indications Plantar fasciitis; Heel pain; Pressure redistribution; Shock absorption.
Oppo Medical Heel Cushions With Removable Pads will help to reduce the impact on your joints and vertebral column caused by walking or running. They also help to reduce the strain on your ligaments, Achilles tendon and muscles. Oppo Medical Heel Cushions With Removable Pads – Indications Heel spurs; Heel pain; Shock absorption; Pressure redistribution.
Mueller Sports Medicine has designed its Pro Heel Cups for those who play high impact sports and suffer from heel strike pain as well as heel spurs and shin splints. The Cups have an innovative molded pattern to divert shocks away from the heel and further reduce the pain of shin splints and heel spurs….
Oppo Medical Silicone Heel Cushions have heel cups to help correct the alignment of your body and stabilize your heel. The heel cushions have a wedge-shape to reduce pressure on the Achilles tendon. They also have an extra soft green gel that helps mitigate pain and pressure on the most sensitive part of the plantar…
Oppo Medical Silicone Heel Pads help you to control pressure distribution along the sole of the foot. Heel Pads feature a soft cushion that is anatomically located at the heel. They provide additional relief and redirect pressure away from painful areas of your sole. Oppo Medical Silicone Heel Pads – Indications Heel pain Shock absorption…
