Where to Get Night Splints for Plantar Fasciitis

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, you can help ease morning heel and leg pain by purchasing night splints. Night splints are worn overnight and work by gently flexing the toes and heels, relieving foot pain the next morning. They can be purchased at most medical supply stores or online.

Custom Made Night Splints

• If you have plantar fasciitis, check with your doctor to see what type of treatment she recommends. Although night splints for plantar fasciitis are available without a prescription, your doctor may want you to wear night splints that are specially fitted to your foot and calf. Getting custom designed night splints will ensure that your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia are held in the correct position while you sleep. If custom made night splints aren't necessary to treat your condition, your doctor can suggest specific types of over the counter splints or arch supports. In some cases, physical therapy may be necessary to treat plantar fasciitis.

Drugstores and Medical Supply Stores

• Night splints are usually available in different sizes at medical supply stores. They are also available at major drugstores such as Walgreens. If you don't have a medical supply store in your area, you can order night splints online. The online retailer DocOrtho.com carries an extensive selection of night splints in sizes ranging from small to extra large. They also sell heel spur cushions, ankle support braces and Achilles tendon supporters.

  The online retailer NightSplints.com offers three styles of night splints: original, dorsal and soft. The original style is designed to support the back of the leg and is made of rigid plastic with a soft inner core. The dorsal splint is made of foam and is designed to fit on the front of the leg. The soft night splint is made of a soft material and is designed to slip on like a sock. The company offers free shipping and a four-month return policy.

  FootHealth.com sells an adjustable night splint that comes with a built-in ice pack. The ice pack touches the plantar surface of your foot, providing extra pain relief. The splint adjusts to fit different foot sizes and can be folded down when it's not being used. In addition to offering night splints, FootHealth.com offers devices for heel and ankle support as well as callus removers, foot creams, toe cushions and footwear.