Sentences with phrase «night splinting in»

A retrospective study of standing gastrocnemius - soleus stretching versus night splinting in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

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Patients are in a splint for the first few weeks, and after that they wear the splint only at night and use the hand normally during the day.

To sleep with the feet in the neutral position that keeps the calf muscles lengthening, some medical professionals recommend night splints or boots that hold the feet in dorsiflexion, ideally with the legs straight.

Try the plantar fasciitis night splint which is worn on the foot over night and is very effective in preventing the calf muscles from tightening up over night.

Other possible treatments include special heel pads or cups to wear in your shoes to cushion and support your heel, or a splint to wear at night.