{"title":"Dorsal Night Splint","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorsal Night Splint — Comfortable Relief for Plantar Fasciitis \u0026amp; Heel Pain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edorsal night splint\u003c\/strong\u003e fits on the front of the foot and lower leg, using straps to pull the toes upward and hold the ankle in dorsiflexion while you sleep. This sustained stretch relieves the sharp \u003cstrong\u003emorning heel pain\u003c\/strong\u003e caused by plantar fasciitis by preventing the plantar fascia from tightening overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its low-profile front-of-foot design, the dorsal night splint is widely considered the \u003cstrong\u003emost comfortable night splint for sleeping\u003c\/strong\u003e — less bulky than posterior boot splints and easier to tolerate through the night. OrthoTape carries the \u003cstrong\u003eeLife Plantar Fasciitis Dorsal Foot Night Splint\u003c\/strong\u003e, a clinically proven design trusted by orthopedic providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a Dorsal Night Splint Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits on the \u003cstrong\u003efront (dorsal side)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the foot and lower leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraps pull the toes upward, creating dorsiflexion of the ankle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneously stretches the \u003cstrong\u003eAchilles tendon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eplantar fascia ligament\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn during sleep to maintain the stretch for hours at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile design reduces bulk and improves sleep comfort vs. boot-style splints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConditions Treated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlantar fasciitis\u003c\/strong\u003e — heel pain, especially with first morning steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAchilles tendinitis\u003c\/strong\u003e — tightness and pain along the back of the heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot pain in the morning\u003c\/strong\u003e — pain after periods of rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight plantar ligament\u003c\/strong\u003e and calf tightness contributing to heel discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose a Dorsal Night Splint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eMost comfortable\u003c\/strong\u003e night splint design for sleeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLow profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — less bulky than posterior boot splints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eEffective stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e to both plantar fascia and Achilles tendon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eeLife brand\u003c\/strong\u003e — trusted clinical-grade orthopedic supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Adjustable straps for a secure, customized fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Best Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear every night consistently — most patients see improvement within 4–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with daytime calf and plantar fascia stretching exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways follow your orthopedic provider’s instructions on angle and duration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the dorsal design is uncomfortable, consider our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orthotape.com\/collections\/boot-night-splint\"\u003eBoot Night Splint\u003c\/a\u003e as an alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f9ff;border:1px solid #c8ddf7;border-radius:12px;padding:16px 18px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orthotape.com\/collections\/boot-night-splint\"\u003eBoot Night Splints\u003c\/a\u003e — posterior (back-of-leg) alternative for plantar fasciitis and heel pain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orthotape.com\/collections\/bracing\"\u003eAll Bracing \u0026amp; Support Products\u003c\/a\u003e — knee, ankle, foot, back, shoulder, wrist, and neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Dorsal Night Splint\",\"description\":\"Shop the eLife dorsal night splint for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and morning heel pain at OrthoTape. 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