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Is a night splint okay to use for undiagnosed planter fasciitis ( will see a doctor soon) ? pain worse in the morning..exercises?? physical therapy??
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Yes: Its ok to use a splint while you get things figured out provided the splint is helpful. It will not cure it.
Answered 11/28/2017
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