United Ortho Plantar Fasciitis Adjustable Leg Support Brace Fits Right or Left Foot for Soreness Relief, Foot Pain and Stretching, Large, Black

This splint takes some getting used to, but it has been extremely helpful in reducing my PF pain. ADJUSTING THE FIT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! See below. I can’t say it ended up being super comfortable, but it has become tolerable to a point that I can wear it long enough to reduce my heel pain. I wear a women’s 8.5 shoe and I purchased a size medium. I fractured my calcaneus a few months ago for the second time (first time was 4 years ago) and after being in a boot for 6 weeks this past May/June, I developed plantar fasciitis in the months following. It had gotten to the point where my first step of the morning, or after any amount of time sitting, I had excruciating pain in my heel. It brought me to tears a few times. I spoke to my ortho again and I was just advised to get expensive custom orthotics and “stretch my foot” before getting out of bed in the morning (already doing that!). Over a month’s time I wasted a lot of money on different things and none of these helped at all: -straussburg sock -Neoprene “boot” with strap from toe to another strap that fastened around the top of my calf to keep foot flexed (extremely uncomfortable, caused my big toe to go numb after 10-15min of use, did not keep my foot flexed enough) -Night splint that goes on the top of the ankle and foot to keep foot flexed (difficult to put on, did not keep foot flexed enough, painful for the top of my foot) -PF compression socks (did nothing but make my toes puff up!) -compression band fitting around the arch of my foot (again, just made my foot swell on either side of the band) -massage ball to roll on the bottom of my foot (not sure I had enoug time to use this long enough for it to help - became painful after a few minutes) ************* I finally settled on this splint after reading the reviews. When I first got it, I mistakenly assumed (as others did) this splint had to be tight enough to keep my heel settled into the split. I put it on and adjusted the straps. Within minutes my toes were going numb and I had pain on the top of my foot. I figured it was going in the pile of other failed products. Then I came back and read the review by “Victor” again, because he mentioned how to adjust the splint to be comfortable but still effective. He said: “I keep the top strap (Calf) tight which keeps the splint in place. The middle strap (Ankle) I tightened so it is AGAINST my skin but not tight. The bottom strap (Top of foot) I keep loose, to help visualize about how loose, I can slide my pinky finger easily across the top of my foot between my foot and the strap. I found that this was the strap which was cutting off circulation to my toes and causing me a lot of pain.” If you follow these instructions it is a huge difference. I first started wearing the splint this way for a couple of hours before I would go to sleep, while I was laying down watching tv. I did this for about 2 nights. Then I began to wear it through the night. The first night I lasted about 5 hours with it before becoming frustrated. Second night about 6 hours. Then I made it the whole night on the 3rd try. Now I have been able to wear it through the whole night for 3 nights. So...I have been using this about a week now and my PF pain has improved dramatically. I also got a cylindrical massage roller for the arch of my foot (less sharp texture than the ball) and after sleeping in this splint all night, I roll my foot on the massage roller for a minute, then I am able to get up and take steps without the stabbing heel pain I was having. This splint definitely has a learning curve but I have found it to be the most effective treatment so far. I wish I had tried this first before wasting money on so many other items first. **Of note - If you have very wide calves over ~20” I would reconsider this or you will have to rig something up with an extra strap as the strap only adjusts to length for about that size.

I was skeptical when my orthopedist recommended using a night splint to help my plantar fasciitis symptoms. I had tried several different items and techniques but was not getting relief. With the doctor's recommendation, I tried this United Ortho leg brace and am happy with the results. After the first night, pain was drastically reduced. With continued night time use, it only gets better! I thought it might be difficult to wear the brace at night but it is built well and is relatively comfortable, really! I do not tighten it much since the object is to keep my foot at a right angle not to bind my foot. Each morning when I wake up, it feels so good not to hobble to the bathroom! The click-locks for adjusting the boot to fit, however, are not made for arthritic thumbs like mine. I've adapted by using the velcro adjusters each night; that makes it easier for me. It's a small detail for me to feel the relief each morning.

I bought this splint due to the large number of positive reviews, but I did take note of the many negative reviews that talked about the splint being painful after a while and people taking them off in the middle of the night. When I received it I immediately put it on to see how it fit. I wear a size 10 1/2 mens shoe and the large fits my foot comfortably. I don't know if I would fit into a medium, because with the large I have quite a bit of excess velcro on the straps. My toes come within about 1/4 inch of the end of the boot so I think it is the right size. -------------A TIP FOR PEOPLE WHO WAKE UP WITH PAIN IN THEIR FOOT OR HAVE THEIR FOOT FALLING ASLEEP------------- The first week of wearing the brace I was consistently waking up in the middle of the night with pretty severe pain in my foot caused by circulation being restricted and the strap closest to my toes putting pressure on the top of my foot creating pain in the ball of my foot as it pressed hard against the bottom of the brace. I now have figured out what works well for me, I hope it will help you adjust your splint. There is no documentation on how to use the splint that comes with the device. I assumed that all three straps should be tight which would make my foot conform to the angle of the splint. THIS WAS CAUSING A LOT OF PAIN AFTER A FEW HOURS OF USE! I now have learned that I get relief in the morning from my PF when the splint keeps me from pointing my toes in the night as this is supposed to do. HOWEVER the straps do not need to be tight for this to happen. I keep the top strap (Calf) tight which keeps the splint in place. The middle strap (Ankle) I tightened so it is AGAINST my skin but not tight. The bottom strap (Top of foot) I keep loose, to help visualize about how loose, I can slide my pinky finger easily across the top of my foot between my foot and the strap. I found that this was the strap which was cutting off circulation to my toes and causing me a lot of pain. SO when the splint is properly adjusted for me I can lift the ball of my foot and toes off of the bottom of the splint (like I am tapping my foot to a beat). The splint does NOT allow me to move my foot down (pointing my toes) THIS is what is important to keeping the plantar fascia stretched out which relives my PF pain. I have worn this splint for a few months now, and along with heel cups in all of my shoes, my pain is 95% gone. I only really notice it when I spend many days at home and I walk around barefoot on my hardwood floors. I took one star off the review for the complete lack of documentation accompanying this product. I believe that the reviewers that complained of pain wearing this at night had the splint on too tight.

Talla m para 6 apenas, los broches son seguros, lo utilizamos para evitar que se cuelgue el pie y los dedos se encojan, aguanto perfecto realizar paradas, nos ha servido excelente.

Not well made. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. IF YOU NEED TO RETURN, YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY. FOR SHIPPING AND WHO KNOWS IF YOU'LL GET YOUR MONEY BACK, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

I can’t say enough how happy I am with this splint. Its comfortable enough to sleep, safe to walk to the washroom in the middle of the night, open enough that its not too hot and seems to be improving a pretty severe pf problem. I dont wake up with pain. It doesn’t agrevate any of the other problems such as the dislocated toes, and it doesnt cause leg cramps. It just feels like a wide reciever in mittens holding my foot/leg like a football, with just enough accuracy, care, and diligence to make it to the end zone that is my morning…and no i dont know anything about football… but ive watched numerous movies about it so this is the best analogy i could come up with.

The company was diligent in their follow up emails. They emailed when the item was purchased, stating that it was 1 of 3 emails that they'll be sending. #2 email came after it was shipped. #3 email came after it was delivered - all of them thanked me for purchasing the night splint and assured me that they are there to help with any questions or problems. I am happy with this Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint. It is easy to use, it is comfortable & doesn't get caught on the sheets when sleeping with it on. Time will tell if it helps to heal my plantar fasciitis, as I am also doing everything else to help this heal (stretching, massaging, heating, icing, resting, keeping weight off it). Thank you for your support, YalcnStore!

Gran ayuda en mi tratamiento de fascitis plantar. Muy bien hecho, robusto y aguantador. Muy cómodo dadas las circunstancias.