Foot Ligament Injury
Plantar Fasciitis
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James McCormack is a Knee, Foot and Ankle Specialist Physiotherapist with over 10 years experience.
Alongside his clinical work he has created this website to provide free-to-read content for it's users.
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Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common conditions affecting the foot. When painful, it can be extremely debilitating, even becoming too painful to walk. It is renowned for being a complex condition to treat and usually requires multiple forms of treatment combined to resolve the condition.
One of the most popular forms of treatment is using a Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint. This places the Plantar Fascia under a constant stretch and when used alongside Plantar fasciitis insoles they have been found to reduce pain levels and increase functional capacity in a study by Lee et al, 2012.
Best Plantar Fasciitis Brace
The best Plantar Fasciitis brace has an adjustable dorsiflexion angle that reaches over the toes to extend them and place a maximum stretch on the Plantar Fascia.
There should be cushioning under the sole to provide extra comfort, and the brace should be as lightweight as possible to make it tolerable for wearing overnight.
In this article, we will provide a list of our 3 most recommended Plantar Fasciitis Braces.
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Sousia Plantar Fasciitis Brace
- In our experience the Sousia Plantar Fasciitis provides pain relief for mild symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis.
- It has a solid base to support the foot and it lefts the toes as well as dorsiflexing the ankle which places the Plantar Fascia under maximum stretch
United Ortho Plantar Fasciitis Brace
- United Ortho is a reputable brand in the foot care industry, and they have produced a solid and durable Plantar Fasciitis brace that holds the foot under tension.
- We like that you can modify the dorsiflexion angle and plenty of cushioning underfoot.
- We recommend the United Ortho Brace for severe cases of Plantar Fasciitis.
Fingkoo Plantar Fasciitis Brace
- We really like the support under the foot of the Fingkoo Plantar Fasciitis Brace
- It is soft and cushioned for comfort and the support goes under and lifts the toes for maximum Plantar Fascia Stretch
- We recommend that Fingkoo Brace for mild to moderate Plantar Fasciitis
Do Plantar Fasciitis Braces work?
A study by Lee et al., 2012, found that Plantar Fasciitis braces are an effective treatment for Plantar Fasciitis when combined with insoles during the day. Wheeler, PC. 2014, found that the efficacy of a Plantar Fasciitis brace during the first week is poor due to lack of quality sleep. Participants in the study who wore a Plantar fasciitis brace for longer than a week had reduced morning pain and decreased pain during the day.
Product Reviews with James McCormack
This article is written by James McCormack, a Lower Limb Specialist who is an expert in treating Plantar Fasciitis.
This is not medical advice. We recommend a consultation with a medical professional such as James McCormack if you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this article. James offers Online Physiotherapy Appointments weekly and face-to-face appointments in his London clinic.