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Sting-Free Company: High-Tech Insole Composite Can Block Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain; Relief Possible for 2 Million Afflicted.


PHILADELPHIA -- It is estimated that over two million people are afflicted af·flict  
tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts
To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on.



[Middle English afflighten, from afflight,
 with Plantar Fasciitis plantar fasciitis
n.
Inflammation of the fascia on the plantar surface of the foot, usually at the attachment to the heel, often making it painful to walk.
. Upon getting up from bed each day, sufferers know heel pain. Standing in the same position causes more pain. Sitting for awhile then moving around causes the heel to hurt again. Those with Plantar Fasciitis often shift their weight from one foot to the other in order to alleviate the pain.

A unique high-tech solution, the Sting-Free inSOUL in·soul  
v.
Variant of ensoul.
 composite, can be used as a shoe insert to help with the heel pain of Plantar Fasciitis.

Developed by two Medical doctors, the Sting-Free inSOUL provides greater damping of the impact shock and vibration of standing, walking and running. Composed of three layers, the first is a space age GE elastomer elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber. The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber.  especially calibrated cal·i·brate  
tr.v. cal·i·brat·ed, cal·i·brat·ing, cal·i·brates
1. To check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument):
 to absorb the maximum amount of harmful impact shock, the second layer uses Dupont's stronger-than-steel Aramid fiber, the same fiber used in bulletproof Refers to extremely stable hardware and/or software that cannot be brought down no matter what unusual conditions arise. See industrial strength.

bulletproof - Used of an algorithm or implementation considered extremely robust; lossage-resistant; capable of correctly
 vests, the third layer is a GE elastomer contoured for the ultimate comfort of the wearer.

The Sting Free inSOUL has an Integrated Arch Support with variable thickness that can provide even greater shock absorption. Each inSOUL is custom fitted, cutting to size is not required. The three-layer composite will never flatten or wear out.

About Sting-Free Company

Sting-Free, an anti-vibration technology company, develops, manufactures, licenses, and markets shoe inserts to consumers, the sports equipment and footwear industry. Sting-Free has several patents pending which should corner the market on absorption technology. The Company is launching an Infomercial, and currently negotiating licenses with market leaders in the sports equipment and footwear industry.

For a SAMPLE of the shoe insert/inSOUL contact: Emerson Gerard Associates, Jerry Jennings, 561-881-7318; mailto: mediareply@egaplus.com
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