Night splints for plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory condition of the foot caused by excessive wear to the plantar fascia that supports the arches of the foot or by biomechanical faults that cause abnormal pronation. The pain usually is felt on the underside of the heel, and is often most intense with the first steps of the day. It is commonly associated with long periods of weight bearing or sudden changes in weight bearing or activity. Obesity, weight gain, jobs that require a lot of walking on hard surfaces, shoes with little or no arch support, and inactivity are also associated with the condition.
Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Most cases of plantar fasciitis can be treated with relatively simple conservative methods. Only in rare cases is surgery actually necessary. Conservative methods such as a combination of night splints, rest and ice, orthotics, and stretching exercises have been repeatedly proven to be effective in treating plantar fasciitis.
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Which one should you choose?
We offer two different types of plantar fasciitis night splints.
The boot night splint is the most common. It has a more rigid, plastic outer layer with a soft inner layer and provides the most adjustable angle of flexion. This type of night splint is designed for the back of the leg and is very effective for plantar fasciitis and heel pain.
Dorsal night splints are designed to go on the front of the leg and use straps to pull the toes upward, providing dorsalflexion. This stretches the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia ligament. The dorsal night splint is the most comfortable of the night splints.
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