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Night Splints for Plantar Fasciitis
Night splints can provide an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue supporting the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is an occurrence of painful inflammation to the foot caused by too much wear to the plantar fascia. The pain is generally felt on the bottom of the heel, and being most intense with the first steps of the morning. Common causes of plantar faciitis occurs from long periods of weight bearing. Plantar fasciitis can also be caused by jobs that require standing or walking on hard surfaces, and/or shoes with little or no arch support. Another Symptom seen is where the sufferer has difficulty bending the foot when the toes are brought toward the shin. Runners often notice increase knee pains along with plantar faciitis.
What night splint is right for you?
Night Splints for Plantar Fasciitis are put into two main categories.
1. Dorsal night splints This type of night splint provides relief for plantar fasciitis and are designed to go on the front of the foot. Straps are used to pull the toes upward, providing good dorsal flexion. This stretches the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia ligament. The dorsal night splint is the most comfortable of the night splints on the market today.
2. Boot night splint This is the most common night splint for plantar fasciitis. It has a more rigid, plastic outer layer with a soft inner layer and provides the most adjustable angle of flexion for the plantar fascia. This version of night splint is designed for the back of the leg and is very effective for relief from plantar fasciitis and heel pain.
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Boot Night Splint
Boot Night Splint
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Dorsal Night Splint
Dorsal Night Splint
- Fits on the Front of the foot.
- Stretches the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia ligament.
- A more comfortable fit for the night splint.
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Boot Cover
Even Up Shoe
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Waterproof Cast
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