ProWedge Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint (2024)

FAQs

How effective are night splints for plantar fasciitis? ›

Night splints are drug-free and noninvasive, making them one of the most effective conservative treatments for plantar fasciitis. Depending on your condition, Dr. Glover may prescribe night splints along with other treatments to help your plantar fascia heal.

The patented, FDA registered Strassburg Sock has been proven effective in the largest independent night splint study ever conducted. Patients in the research study recovered in an average of 18.5 days with 97.8% of patients recovering within 8 weeks. It's simple and comfortable.

MedSpec Phantom Dorsal Night Splint

One of the best plantar fasciitis night splints, with a comfortable low profile design and no hard or bulky surfaces, making it easier for the patient to wear it during the night.

Night splints are used while sleeping. Most night splints have some form of grip on the bottom of the brace to allow for minimal standing and walking in the night. The correction provided by the night splint may take some time to get used to.

Pressure on the toes can cause them to tingle or go numb. Some straps can be hot and sweaty. Larger styles are uncomfortable to wear at night. Braces with thin padding can cause the foot to slide and lose the stretch.

You can wear night splints every night for up to several months. Then you can gradually reduce how often you use them as your symptoms go away. The brace usually is adjustable, so you and your doctor can adjust it to the proper angle.

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, it's essential to avoid sleeping in a prone position (face/belly down) to prevent contracture of the Achilles' tendon and calf muscle.. Instead, opt for sleeping on your back or side with a pillow placed under your knees or between your legs, respectively.

In fact, walking may actually inflame the plantar fascia more, leading to an extension of your treatment. While it's not walking alone that could further inflame the ligament, if you're not wearing the right shoes or are exerting yourself too much, the plantar fasciitis can flare up.

One of the most effective ways to manage plantar fasciitis is to rest your foot. This helps relieve the physical stress that contributes to inflammation. The protection phase is the first and arguably most important part of the P.O.L.I.C.E.

High Impact Exercises

High-impact exercises, such as running on hard surfaces, can worsen plantar fasciitis by subjecting the inflamed tissues to excessive stress and strain. The repeated impact and pressure on the heel during activities like running may intensify inflammation and contribute to prolonged discomfort.

What time of the day plantar fasciitis is worst? ›

The pain of plantar fasciitis usually increases gradually and is typically felt near the heel. Sometimes the pain can be sudden, occurring after missing a step or jumping from a height. The pain tends to be the worst when you get up in the morning or after other periods of inactivity.

Sometimes, Dr. Verville's plantar fasciitis patients are surprised to learn that one of the best ways to heal their condition is to wear night splints while they sleep. You see, most of us sleep in a way that doesn't promote quick healing of the plantar fascia ligament.

There are a variety of treatments available, from plantar fasciitis arch support to stretches, and special nighttime boots that can relieve pain and promote healing. Thankfully, with consistent treatment, nearly 90 percent of cases heal.

Matthew Barkoff, DPM, notes that the night splint does not stretch the fascia but rather splints the fascia in a better anatomic position. Dr. Kor advises patients to put on the splint before they go to sleep and try to wear it all night.

However athletic tape should only be left on during the day, and removed at night to allow the skin to breathe.

Your care team might recommend that you wear a splint that holds the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon in a lengthened position overnight to promote stretching while you sleep.

Wearing specially designed socks for plantar fascia at night or putting them on and doing some stretches before you get out of bed can help alleviate this morning pain.