Sweet Relief + Pain Protection
Most foot injuries stem from repetitive impact, poor shock absorption, and uneven weight distribution. As a practicing DPT, I’m always encouraging my patients who are prone to heel pain or repetitive strain injuries to take a more proactive approach to foot health. And I believe pushpül's Flex 3 Fitness Slides do just that, providing both short-term relief and long-term protection against nagging heel stress, pain, and injury.
The star of the show with these innovative slides is the perfectly placed rubber massage ball. Sitting right at the fore of the heel, where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone, the firm but forgiving ball works to cushion impact while breaking up stiff, hardened tissue to help prevent localized micro-tears, which are the primary cause of chronic foot and heel pain.
Dynamic Cushion + Massage
From a biomechanical engineering perspective, the rubber ball acts as a dynamic cushion, absorbing and dispersing impact while you walk. It also promotes even weight distribution, which helps reduce uneven impact and associated inflammation and soreness. As a result, stress on the plantar fascia along with the Achilles tendon and other soft tissues is also reduced, minimizing common overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis.
At the same time, the heel ball provides a really nice, gentle massage, boosting blood flow to help reduce stiffness and enhance recovery. In a nutshell, this small but mighty rubber massage ball provides targeted support while engaging the foot’s stabilizing muscles, enhancing foot strength and improving overall gait mechanics.
Special Guest blog by:
Nicholas Rutigliano is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) for Greenwich Hospital - Stamford, CT > IG: @nicholas_rutigliano_DPT
