Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint
Other Names
- Night Splint
- Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint
- Nocturnal Splint
- Tension Night Splint
- Plantar Fascia Night Splint
- Dorsiflexion Night Splint
- Posterior Night Splint
- Dorsal Night Splint
- Night Stretch Splint
- Ankle Night Splint
- Achilles/Plantar Fascia Night Splint
- Sleep Splint
- PF Night Splint
Indications
Description
- Splint that maintains the foot/toes in extension
- Goal: stretch the fascia to prevent morning stiffness and pain[1]
- Orthopedic brace worn during sleep to treat plantar fasciitis
- Maintains the ankle in a dorsiflexed position
- Keeps the plantar fascia in a stretched state overnight
- Reduces morning heel pain and stiffness
- Helps prevent contracture of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon
- Available in posterior shell or low-profile dorsal designs
- Adjustable straps allow customized stretch tension
- Typically used as part of a conservative treatment plan
- Non-invasive and removable
- Designed for nightly use during the healing phase
Evidence
- Multiple studies show benefit, but patients do not tolerate well and compliance can be problematic[2][3][4]
See Also
References
- ↑ Roos E, Engstrom M, Soderberg B. Foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Foot Ankle Int 2006;27:606–611.
- ↑ Batt ME, Tanji SL, Skattum N. Plantar fasciitis: a prospective randomized clinical trial of the tension night splint. Clin J Sport Med 1996;6:158–162.
- ↑ Powell M, Post WR, Keener J, et al. Effective treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis with dorsiflexion night splints: a crossover prospective randomized outcome study. Foot Ankle Int 1998;19:10–18.
- ↑ Probe RA, Baca M, Adams R, Preece C. Night splint treatment for plantar fasciitis: a prospective randomized study. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1999;368:190–195.
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John Kiel on 5 August 2024 21:10:29
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