Swede-O Deluxe Padded Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint, Gray, Medium
- Provides relief during the night from the pain and discomfort of plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.
- Designed to be worn during sleep or rest to help relieve pain from plantar fasciitis.
- This Night Splint is one of the most comfortable on the market.
- Keeps the foot at a 90 degree angle to help treat plantar fasciitis
- Soft gray padded cover provides greater comfort and protection against irritation to the skin.
Product Description
The Swede-O Deluxe Padded Night Splint is designed to provide relief during the night from the pain and discomfort of plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Swede-O Deluxe Padded Night Splint allows the patient to apply a consistent 90 degree angle stretch to the plantar fasciitis by holding the foot in a gentle dorsiflexion. A removable foam wedge insert is included for an additional 5 degree stretch on the plantar fascia. Designed to be worn during sleep or r… More >>
Swede-O Deluxe Padded Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint, Gray, Medium
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Some comments about night splints for people with plantar fasciitis:
What’s the purpose of a night splint? One of the hallmark symptoms of plantar fasciitis is that you have excruciating pain when you take your first steps in the morning. Why does this happen? Because the plantar fascia TIGHTENS over night as you sleep. So, when you get out of bed and put your bodyweight on your foot, well, this suddenly stretches it and….. ouch!
What does a night splint do and how does it work? Night splints keep the plantar fascia STRETCHED OUT all night. So, because the plantar fasciia STAYS stretched, you can get up in the morning and start walking without pain. Even more importantly, because you haven’t stepped on a tight plantar fascia in the morning, which irritates it and damages it even more, you’ve eliminated further stress- which gives it a chance to heal.
Do they work? Yes. As summarized in the book The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution, there are numerous clinical trials that have shown that night splints are indeed quite effective at getting rid of plantar fasciitis.
If you’re up for trying this treatment for your plantar fasciitis, be aware that you have to wear a night splint ALL night long for it to really work, so, pick one that looks like something you could actually sleep in. The Swede-O Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint, Gray is a little bulkier than some, such as the Futuro brand- BUT THEY ALL DO THE SAME THING. It’s simply a matter of finding the most comfortable one for you. Some of the things I do like about this particular model is:
-has lots of nice soft padding for comfort and protection against skin irritation
-fits either the right or the left foot
-available in different sizes
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 4 / 5
Since it supposedly takes six months for plantar fasciitis to heal, I can’t speak to that as I’ve only had the splint for about a week. And I can’t give it 5 stars b/c this is the only splint I’ve ever tried.
But…I can say that it’s very comfortable. I followed the advice of another reviewer and ordered a size smaller than what the company claims. I wear a woman’s size 8, which the company claims is a medium, but I bought the small, and it fits well.
Sure, it feels lik you have something on your foot and leg, but it’s quite comfortable. It doesn’t keep me up at night, and I have no trouble turning around in bed.
I still have pain during the day, but the severe pain upon taking the first few steps in the morning is gone whenever I wear the splint.
Rating: 4 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this night splint because of the reviews I found on Amazon. There are 2 issues that made this splint unwearable for me. The first is that the sizes are off. Mine was way too big for me, so if you are considering this splint be sure to order a size small. Because of that issue my foot was not stablized during the night. I had to constantly push my foot down to the bottom of the splint, even then my leg would slide up. I made the straps as tight as I could but it did little to alleviate the problem. The second issue is the bulk of the splint. I would get so frustrated during the night trying to move to my side or back. I would end up kicking it off in the middle of the night just so I could go back to sleep.
It does work if you can get over the bulkiness of the splint, but I just couldn’t. It is comfortable, even moreso I am sure if it fits properly. I am going to try switching to something I can actually wear all night long.
Rating: 3 / 5