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Can ankle braces help plantar fascitis? pain in fascia and tender.? any advice besids the normal rice, stretch and strengthen and massage
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No: Ankle braces have stabilize motion in the ankle, not the plantar fascia. Although they add a compression component, they do not help with the inflamed ligament. Night splints allow for 8 hr stretch at night, cortisone injection may also decreased inflammation, and orthotic inserts may help decrease pain. Hope these help out!
Answered 6/20/2013
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Night splints???: There are some night splints to help stretch out the plantar fascia while you sleep. Some of these look like ankle braces, but provide a completely different service to you. You should also use replacement supportive insoles like spenco total support or rx orthotics. See a podiatrist for details.
Answered 10/4/2016
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