Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. Treatment options for plantar fasciitis include rest, massage therapy, stretching, night splints, physical therapy, cold therapy, heat therapy, orthotics, anti-inflammatory medications, injection of corticosteroids and surgery in refractory cases. Also, in some cases, massaging of the inflamed location serves as a temporary relief. Based on current research, recommendations for immediate relief and reduction of inflammation include heel and foot stretching exercises as can be tolerated, rest, wearing shoes with good support and cushions. Other steps to relieve pain include: Applying ice or ice-heat-ice, using night splints to stretch the injured fascia. Pain with the first steps of the day can be markedly reduced by stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon before getting out of bed. Night splints can be used to keep the foot in a dorsi-flexed position during sleep to improve calf muscle flexibility and decrease pain on waking. These have many different designs. The type of splint has not been shown to affect outcomes.

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint

Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint