Plantar Fasciitis Posterior Night Splint - Small

I have suffered with plantar fasciitis for almost a year. The Dr. gave me a choice of morning and evening stretches with ice packing after the stretches, surgery to thin the ligament or try a night restraint. He pushed for me to start with the exercises and ice and said he was sure that would be enough. Along with that he gave me a cortisone shot. I did exactly what he said. The pain had become so severe that even house work was almost too much for me. My ankles, knees and hips were now involved because I was compensating while I walked. Always reaching out to grab something for support when I stand up made me feel like and old lady. My mom said I could borrow her cane. All our favorite activities requires me to use my feet. Even shopping for food was almost too much. I went back to the Dr. He said he was sure more shots would do the trick. I am afraid of the side effects of cortisone and refused. The Dr. told me to go to Amazon and buy a night splint. This night split was the last resort before surgery. The first night I put it on tight. Two hours later I was in too much pain. The top of my foot was swollen. I waited a week and tried it again. This time I put it on so my foot could slide from side to side a bit. My thought was that I only needed to keep my ankle at a 90 degree angle but still let my foot move in the splint. I woke up the next morning with very little pain in the heel. I have worn it now for three nights and each morning my foot feels better than the day before. It isn't too bad when sleeping. Last night I didn't even wake up. It has been months since I slept so well. The picture didn't show this well but there is a wedge that comes with it. You place it under the toe area to increase the stretch. Velcro holds it in place. I didn't use it. What a joy to stand and not have to grit my teeth as I try to endure the heel pain. Even if I have to wear one for the rest of my life it will be worth it.It is now Feb 27,2017. I am still so excited about this! Last week I spent the day with a grandson (4) and was able to run with him. I realized there was a bit of pull on my arch but that was all. My strides are normal except when I sit for a long time. The swelling that I have had is almost gone. Nothing else has helped but this splint. Thank you who ever came up with this idea!!!!Okay, its Jan 9, 2018. I have not been using the boot for 3 months. I am pain free. My sister was complaining about her plantar fasciitis. She had gone to two doctors. They both said there is nothing but surgery to solve the pain. I told her about this boot and offered to let her use mine for a month only. She has used if for 3 weeks and said this is the only thing that has helped her. She just called today and asked where to buy it?I have looked back at the negative reviews and noticed many complaining that it hurt to wear. In my first review I stated that I put it on too tight the first night. The next time I put it on I left the straps on the top of the foot and ankle loose enough so it could slide to side and raise up from the boot a bit. NO it doesn't keep the foot in a perfect 90 degree angle but the foot doesn't point while you are sleeping and this makes a huge difference to the ligament making it stretch gently all through the night.I have not gotten any pay or free boot for my review. I just want others to be given a chance to feel normal again.

The Splint looks as pictured. The materials seem to be of good quality and workmanship. The buckles are so flat that they are hard to press open. The blue liner is light knit material bonded to a soft foam, it feels good but already has a few creases so it looks like it may get puncture too soon. time will tell. The splint has the necessary adjustments to move to a greater angle after a while. I think it would be best to use this several night consecutively for best result. I have used this about 10 nights so far but skipped nights. When I have worn it the next day my heal is better and my day pain overall is less. The bulkiness is not as uncomfortable I expected as long as I sleep on my side.

I experience painful nighttime cramps on my right calf. Due to the removal of a portion of my calf, my foot flexes into a pointing position which cause the cramps. I purchased this "boot" in an effort to keep my foot from flexing into a pointing position while sleeping at night. Best purchase I could have made! It was well worth the price!I will admit the first few nights it was a hassle and took some getting use to. I'd wake up after a couple of hours and take it off. I've gotten to a point where I can wear it throughout the night and I haven't had a nighttime cramp since I started using the boot. There are 3 straps that go over the foot, ankle and calf, that snap in. the straps themselves have velcro so that you can tighten for your comfort. I don't like the feel of the foam like material (blue part showing in pic) on my bare foot as it makes my foot feel hot. So I wear an ankle sock and it makes a difference.I cannot speak as to how it works for the Plantar Fasciitis but this definitely has helped for nighttime leg cramps. The boot (splint) looks like it could be used for either leg. So glad I thought to try this as a solution.

Functional and beginning to provide relief from pain in morning when worn overnight for about a week.But:Came with absolutely no instructions or paperwork of any kind.Buckles are small and permanently located on right side of boot making them tricky to latch if used on right foot.

Ruptured a tendon and had to wear a walking boot for six weeks, the boot was difficult to sleep in. My doctor recommended this brace to wear at night or when resting around the house. This brace sure made the six weeks easier to endure as it's lightweight and does not make my foot as hot as the boot. Rarely I would get up and walk in the boot from room to room to get something it took a little bit to get used to doing that. However the boot was stable and wore well it is definitely not meant for walking in but if you need to get up while wearing it it's strong enough to withstand a little bit of walking.