Large Bird & Cronin PLANTAR FASCITIS Night SPLINT

Large Bird & Cronin PLANTAR FASCITIS Night SPLINT

Large Bird & Cronin PLANTAR FASCITIS Night SPLINT
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Manufacturer: BIRD & CRONIN INC
Brand: BIRD & CRONIN INC
Model: 50027
Product features:
  • This is the most popular Plantar Fasciitis night splint on the market
  • This Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint is designed to comfortably position the foot in a controlled amount of dorsiflexion
  • Provides a gentle stretch to the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon over night.
  • It is easily adjustable so you can start gently with reduced stretch on the foot and increase as your foot gets used to the splint
  • Excellent for treatment of plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendon injuries.

Sports reviews of Large Bird & Cronin PLANTAR FASCITIS Night SPLINT

Customer Review: Ongoing use updates
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars

*** I'm putting this review on all sizes of this product, sorry for any redundancy. I'm hoping it will be helpful for anyone considering it ***

I have been wearing this splint for about a month now to combat a pretty severe case of plantar fasciitis and want to update you on the effectiveness and my experience with it. My plantar fasciitis was caused primarily by weighing too darn much, plus moving into a house with mostly hardwood floors and walking around barefoot/in socks without foot support. I had never heard of the injury until it was too late.

First of all the product. I started out with the medium size based on my shoe size but my toes stuck out over the edge and my foot felt kind of squished so I switched to the large. My foot size is "around" 10 or so, I would suggest going to the large if you have any question.

How I adjusted the straps. The top strap keeps the thing from sliding up and down and as such I have that one somewhat tight. The middle strap (goes kind of over your ankle) is important in that it keeps your foot in the proper position. If too loose, your foot can position so that the ligament is not stretched properly and can tighten overnight. So I tighten this strap as much as comfortable so that my ankle can't bend and separate from the device much. If you find you can point your toes downward, then this strap is probably too loose. The bottom strap (over the top of your foot) is not as important in positioning as long as the middle ankle strap is correct, and I have that one quite loose. The bottom one if too tight is very uncomfortable and cuts off circulation in my case. As far as the side straps, pull them tighter to increase the stretch, generally just a gentle stretch is all you need. If you change these side straps much, you will need to adjust the other 3. This is just what finally worked fairly comfortably and effectively for me, your experience might be different. I definitely agree it does take some getting used to.

Effectiveness - I had immediate relief for that "first step" in the morning. I was able get out of bed and walk normally where before using this product I was hopping around on my good foot for about 5 minutes. I could not put any weight at all on my bad foot. My foot pain was not entirely gone, but felt just "normal" as though it was during the day. I also now have orthotics designed for plantar fasciitis in every pair of shoes/slippers I own (fortunately I am male so that is not many ;-)..) and am very careful not to walk on any non-cushioned surface without these orthotics.

Is my injury "fixed"? Not yet. I think if I were to go a night without this splint I would still be in a lot of pain in the morning. So this has reduced/eliminated that problem but I still have to wear it and of course the goal is a "cure" and no longer needing to wear it. I have a feeling that overall my problem is improving, and if I continue to wear the orthotics and use this product it MIGHT over time go away. It took a long time to get the injury and I'm just trying to be patient in my self-treatment of it. At some point I may see a podiatrist but for right now this is sufficient.

I'll update this review if I have any major breakthroughs.

In the meantime, I would recommend it highly at least for relief of morning pain.

***** Update 9/28/10. My foot has been feeling better so tried a couple nights without the splint. It wasn't as bad as before (about like after an hour or two nap) but gradually worsened. I started wearing it again and better in the morning and all day. Just have to be PATIENT I guess. But the goal is to not hurt/injure the foot so anything which prevents pain is important. Just not ready to stop wearing it yet. But I'm hoping soon with the other steps, not quite yet. Still keeping up with the orthotics.

***** Update 11/18/10 (last one). I think I've reached the break-even point where the inconvenience of the splint (although not bad) outweighs the benefit I get. At most 10 to 15 seconds of stretch is all I need now in the morning to be quite comfortable and now I'm also quite comfortable all day. I still use and will continue using inserts (plus have lost 23 lbs, yay, 44 more to go). But for now I consider my plantar fasciitis if not cured, at least very livable and tolerable. I expect it to continue to improve still.

Was this product worth it? It certainly helped with the extreme discomfort and for that I would definitely recommend it. I'm not sure that it helped with my (near) cure, but it certainly wasn't a good thing to allow that ligament to tighten up so badly every night. I'm fairly convinced that the overnight stretch did at least speed the process. If you can stand to wear it, I would say it is definitely worth it.
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Description of Large Bird & Cronin PLANTAR FASCITIS Night SPLINT

The Plantar Fasciitis Splint is designed for comfortable and effective treatment of plantar fasciitis. The splint is worn overnight and stretches the plantar fascia under the foot and the Achilles What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia under the foot. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that runs from the heel under the foot towards the toes. At the point of insertion at the heel pain and inflammation can occur.........Symptoms are pain in the heel which might radiate under the foot. Pain is often worse first thing in the morning and gets better during the day only to return again later........ How does the Plantar fasciitis splint work? The plantar fasciitis splint is worn overnight and holds the foot in dorsiflexion preventing the plantar fascia from tightening up. It gently stretches the fascia back to its natural length over time. If the plantar fascia is stretched then less stress will be placed on the insertion at the heel......... How long should it take to work? This all depends on the person involved and the severity of injury. Some people will be cured within 2 or 3 days. Others may take longer......... Are they comfortable to wear? The plantar fasciitis splint is padded to provide comfort for the wearer......... Can they help with Achilles tendon injuries? Yes - the splint is equally as effective at stretching the Achilles tendon in the same way making it an ideal part of Achilles tendinitis treatment. If you have suffered a total rupture of the Achilles tendon be sure to get advice from your doctor before using the size do I need? (Use Shoe size:)........Small:Female up to 7.5,........Male up to 8-10,........Male 7.5-10_________Large:Female 11+,........ Male 10.5+

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