DARCO International

Body Armor® Dorsal Night Splint

Isn’t it time that you put your plantar fasciitis to bed? The Body Armor® Dorsal Night Splint is the only night splint that actively engages the windlass mechanism to provide a specific, sustained stretch to the plantar fascia.

Windlass Mechanics: the key to plantar fasciitis relief.

In 1954, J.H. Hicks described the foot and its ligaments as an arch-like triangle, or truss, formed by the calcaneus, midtarsal joint, and metatarsals. Dorsiflexion of the hallux winds the plantar fascia around the head of the metatarsal causing an effective stretch of the plantar fascia and a sustained low load stretch to the flexor tendons, Achilles tendon, and calf muscles.

A night splint that works with the foot — not against it.
Our patented Hallux Sling™ gently dorsiflexes the great toe to stretch the plantar fascia. Since dorsiflexion of the hallux leverages the natural biomechanics of the foot to engage the windlass mechanism, the foot and ankle automatically move to a 90° position. This way the “lever effect” caused by other dorsal night splints, and the corresponding pressure on the apex of the ankle is eliminated.

Better design and better fit for better compliance.
The Body Armor® Dorsal Night Splint has a sleek, light-weight design that is cooler and far more comfortable than traditional posterior splints. That means higher compliance from the patient and more effective treatment of the symptoms — a win/win situation
for both practitioner and patient.

Item sold as one (1) night splint. Fits right or left foot. Universal sizing.

Suggested Code: L4396

*Contact your distributor for pricing

Description

  • Splint engages the“windlass mechanism”of the plantar fascia to naturally bring the foot and ankle to a near 90-degree angle to eliminate foot and ankle pressure found in other models.
  • Elastic connector ring allows for adjustable flexing of the foot and big toe to ensure you receive your most comfortable level of stretch.
  • Velcro straps allow the fit to be adjusted to each user’s foot and leg.
  • Lightweight plantar fasciitis night splint is designed to be worn while at rest or during short-distance walking.
  • Contains one (1) splint.

Sizing + Product Codes

Size Catalog Number
Universal BADS

Indications

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Heel spurs
  • Achilles tendon injuries
  • Ankle contracture

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