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 Great foot splint September 2, 2007
E. Dedeke
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a quality night splint, reasonable price, it is velour soft, does not make the foot sweat, and should not make the toes go to sleep from nerve compression. Great buy for plantar fasciitis and heel pain.
 essential part of PF treatment October 26, 2007
Kitchen Nut (Chicago)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've been suffering from serious plantar fascitis for nearly a year. I've use various therapies (custom orthotics, stretching, ice massage and even cortisone shots)and am finding it very difficult to resolve. Even though my doctor didn't tell me to use a night splint I decided to try it anyway. Even after the FIRST NIGHT I noticed a difference! I am convinced that, without a splint, I was re-injuring my foot every morning when I got out of bed on my tight foot. Now I feel like I just may be able to heal!
There's lots of talk about whether this device is "comfortable." It's a big, stiff boot velcroed to your leg-- just how "comfortable" do you expect it to be? It takes some getting used to, but the results are absolutely worth any (minor) discomfort or inconvenience. I also strongly recommend wearing it not only at night but also when resting around the house (watching TV, etc.) This is not a substitute for other aspects of PF therapy, but I find it a worthwhile addition. I also highly recommend this particular model.
Best $60 investment I ever made April 2, 2008
J. Tobey (Roanoke, VA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have to admit, I was very skeptical about this type of product. How could this splint help excrutiating heel pain I had for 3 months? Physical therapy and exercises only succeeded in making what started out as a few painful first steps out of bed into a constantly painful heel condition. I remained very active on my hobby farm, but walking was a chore..not something I looked forward to anymore. I limped all the time; I finally decided to try this splint since other people had similar devices prescribed, and the cost was approximately the cost of a copay for a specialist. I was amazed with the results! I noticed some relief after only two nights...noticeable relief after a week. After two weeks, along with ibuprofen once or twice a day, the difference is extraordinary. Two suggestions: If you are 10 to 10-1/2, order the size that fits 9-1/2 (another user's suggestion as well). It works fine, and is more manageable in size. Wear a cotton athletic sock on the foot that is treated, changing it every night. It allows ventilation, wicks moisture, keeps the splint clean, makes the splint more comfortable. Oh,... you can take a few steps in this splint if you need to make a short trip during the night.
Getting Out Of Bed Is Less Painful November 8, 2007
Jennifer P (Pittsburgh, PA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've been using these night splints to treat plantar fasciitis for a few weeks now and it's made a big difference taking those first few steps in the morning. They're more comfortable than I expected; but the sizing chart seems to be a bit off. My only complaint is that I wish I would have listened to the reviews before mine and ordered one size smaller than suggested. Overall, though, I'd recommend these for anyone suffering from this painful condition!
Very comfortable April 6, 2008
J. German (New Jersey)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for 2 years. I have tried every treatment out there including custom orthotics, stretching exercises, all kinds of new shoes and inserts, deep tissue massage, cortisone shots, physical therapy, iontophoresis, and most recently I spent several months in a cast. My plantar fasciitis progressed to a partial rupture of the plantar fascia and ultimately I wound up with a calcaneal stress fracture, which is what put me in the cast.
After I came out of the cast, my doctor wanted me to continue to wear the cast at night, however, it was extremely heavy and bulky and got all twisted up in the sheets. He suggested a night splint instead, explaining that the splint (or cast) keeps the plantar fascia in a continuous flexed position which allows healing to occur. I did not understand that the plantar fascia continues to get tight again otherwise and that the stretching must take place continuously.
I found this splint to be WAY more comfortable than the cast. When I wore the cast, if I was lucky, I could stand it until about 4 in the morning at which point I ripped it off and flung it to the floor because my foot was so sweaty and uncomfortable. I found the splint to be extremely light weight and I am able to move around in the sheets much more easily.
I do wear it for a quick trip to the bathroom during the night, but it is not durable enough to be worn around the house.
The bottom line is that I think it is really helping. As soon as I get up in the morning, I take it off and immediately go into some stretches. Amazingly my foot feels pretty good. It has only been a week so far that I've been wearing it, but I must say that for the first time in two years I am beginning to see some improvement, however slight.
I would definitey recommend this splint for anyone considering a night splint as an option for treatment for plantar fasciitis. I do wear a sock with it to minimize sweating (it is kind of like wearing a sneaker without a sock otherwise) and I did order a size smaller which seems to be fine.
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