The Ortho Active Universal Soft Plantar Fascia Night Splint is a therapeutic bracing garment designed to alleviate acute morning heel pain by keeping your foot held gently at a 90-degree angle (dorsiflexion) while you sleep. By preventing the ankle from pointing downward, it stops the calf muscles and plantar fascia from tightening and shortening overnight.

• Universal Fit: Most soft "universal" variants are designed with adjustable hook-and-loop strapping systems that allow the brace to be worn interchangeably on either the left or right foot.
• Soft vs. Rigid Construction: Unlike bulky, hard-shell plastic boots, soft night splints or sock-style braces use breathable, flexible foam padding or heavy-duty fabric. This low-profile profile makes them significantly easier to tolerate for side-sleepers.

• Avoid Over-Stretching: You do not need to pull your toes back aggressively. Setting the brace to pull the foot into a neutral, 90-degree position is sufficient to prevent overnight tissue cramping.
• Build Tolerance Gradually: Sleeping with your foot held upright can feel unnatural. Experts suggest wearing the splint for 1 to 2 hours in the evening while sitting or watching TV to get used to the sensation before trying to sleep in it full-time.
• Prioritize Sleep Quality: If the device wakes you up in the middle of the night, it is completely fine to remove it to protect your rest. Simply put it back on the next evening; most users build complete overnight tolerance within 4 to 5 days