Multicast Night Splint

Night splints are commonly used to treat: heel pain, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, achilles tendonitis and other foot injuries.

The Multicast Standard Night Splint keeps the foot and securely in place at a desired angle throughout the night.

Standard Night Splints can relieve pain quickly and you will never worry about wasting a night with not enough stretch.

The Night Splints are made of rigid plastic shell with a softer foam inner layer, with lateral straps to lock the splint securely in place.

Features:

• Adjustable flexion straps provide a gentle stretching of the plantar fascia and achilles tendon.
• Adjust from 90 degrees to 10 degrees dorsi-flexion.
• Soft, lycra lined foam interor is soft, washable and breathable to eliminate heat build-up.
• Lycra lined foam padded straps maintain comfort across the flexor tendons.
• Lightweight, low profile shell is sturdy and breathable.
• The orthoses helps to prevent pain by limiting contraction of the soft tissues at night.

How to use your Night Splint

Wearing a night splint can help you to recover from a variety of foot and ankle disorders. Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis and even shin splints may benefit from the orthopedic devices. Splints are generally worn at night to limit foot contraction, stretch the foot and avoid morning muscle stiffness. A 2002 study published in the July/August edition of "The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery" found patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis showed significant reduction of recovery time while wearing a night splint. The splint is the shape of a boot and keeps the foot or ankle immobile through the night.


Step 1

Put the night splint on the injured foot immediately before getting into bed or while resting the foot in the evening hours. Loosen the straps to the splint. Place the bare foot into the night splint. Place the heel back against the splint. Look to see if toes are visible outside the front of the boot's opening.


Step 2

Tether the Velcro straps starting at the top of the boot first and continuing downward until all straps are wrapped. Ensure the straps are not too tight or circulation may be cut off. Extend the knee to check the tightness of the ankle and foot strap. Adjust Velcro as needed.

Dorsiflexion assist straps may be gradually adjusted to increase or decrease foot angle. Incremental adjustment may be necessary of discomfort is experienced.


Step 3

Begin to wear the splint for a few hours in the evening while watching television or reading a book. Know that using a night splint too soon over a long period of time causes disruptive sleeping and cramping. Slowly build up to a level where the splint is comfortable when worn overnight.



You should not walk or attempt to place weight on the foot whilst using this splint without approval from your physician. Do not use outdoors, or on slippery or uneven surfaces. Review all instructions, contradictions, care and cautions before using this product.



Care for your night splint

Shell can be wiped clean with a damp cloth using mild soap or disinfectant. Wipe dry, liner and straps can be hand washed in cold water with mild soap. Air dry.