UNIVERSAL PLANTAR FACIITIS ORTHOSIS (UFO™)

Orthomerica® introduces an improved prefabricated night splint for the effective treatment of Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinitis. The Universal Plantar Fasciitis Orthosis [UFO™] incorporates the best features of other plantar fasciitis splints.

The UFO™ comfortably supports the affected foot in a controlled amount of dorsiflexion, applying a Low Load Prolonged Stretch [LLPS] to the soft tissues of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. LLPS promotes gentle stretching, healing and re-modeling of these tissues, effectively reducing the stress and pain caused by inflammation and tissue shortening. Such support can help break the cycle of injury, pain and re-injury due to otherwise unlimited contraction and deformity of the soft tissues at night.

The UFO™ can be used as an adjunct to other conservative treatment modalities to achieve functional improvement, and promote resumption of pre-injury activity levels.

The simple variable dorsiflexion design allows the patient to quickly and easily adjust the amount of applied stretch to provide the most effective pain relief.

  • Adjustable bilateral dorsiflexion assist straps
  • CoolFoam™ replaceable liner wicks moisture away from the skin for enhanced hygiene
  • Universal - Fits Left or Right - 5 Sizes
  • Pediatric sizes also available
  Size
Model No.
Shoe Size
Brace Height
X-Small
3619
Men 5-, Women 6-
10.5"
Small
3620
Men 5-7, Women 6-8
13"
Medium
3621
Men 7.5-10, Women 8-10
14"
Large
3622
Men 10.5+, Women 10+
15"
X-Large
3623
Men 11+
16"
       

Pediatric UFO sizes are now available.

Prefabricated Ankle-Foot Orthoses

Custom Ankle-Foot Orthoses