A set of 100 patients previously diagnosed with plantar fasciitis will be given initial questionnaires about their symptoms and randomly assigned either night splints or the novel calf stretching device. The participants will use each device for 6 weeks. At the end of those 6 weeks, they will return for a follow up questionnaire. The answers in the questionnaire will be analyzed to compare the effectiveness of night splints to calf stretching.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Number of participants who will attend follow up appointment and describe their symptoms and pain using a standard 0-10 pain chart.
Timeframe: 6 weeks