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A member asked:
I have plantar fascitis and i want to know how effective are ankle braces to treat it?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Not really: Ankle braces can help restrict motion at the ankle joint. It is not designed to treat plantar fasciitis.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Plantar fasciitis: An ankle brace would not be a good form and treatment for plantar fasciitis. The only type of brace that will help plantar fasciitis is called a dorsal night splint.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Orthotics: There are many treatments for the acute pain of pplantar fasciitis, however, without a custom foot orthotic, the pain will return. An ankle brace will do nothing for this condition.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Not very: You would more benefit with a night splint.
Answered 4/7/2013
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