Dunbar Medical Introduces The Innovative BioSkin Night Splint For Plantar Fasciitis

Dunbar Medical is pleased to introduce to the Canadian market an innovative new night splint for plantar fasciitis distributed in the US by Cropper Medical, the manufacturer of the BioSkin premium line of orthopedic braces. This new night splint brings together thoughtful design, patient comfort, and clinical effectiveness — and it is now available to Canadian healthcare providers through Dunbar Medical.

A Night Splint Designed Around the Patient Experience

For patients managing plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, drop foot, or post-static dyskinesia, nighttime can be the most difficult part of the day. The first steps out of bed are often the most painful, and a well-designed night splint can make a meaningful difference in comfort and recovery. The new BioSkin night splint for plantar fasciitis was built with exactly these patients in mind, offering a range of innovative features that address both ease of use and pain relief.

Among the many innovative features offered by this night splint are:

• Ease of use resulting from its adjustable tension strap, pull tab for easy application and removal, and velcro compatible material for strapping and sizing accommodations;
• Pain relief due to its ergonomic design, articulating hinge, and adjustable settings;
• A wide metatarsal area that prevents toe constriction;
• A pneumatic pad that increases comfort and pain relief; and
• A foot pad for a more cushioned plantar surface.

Together, these features make the BioSkin night splint for plantar fasciitis a practical, comfortable option for patients who need to maintain a therapeutic stretch or position overnight — without the discomfort and frustration that can lead patients to abandon their splints altogether.

Ease of Use: Removing Barriers to Compliance

One of the most important — and often overlooked — factors in the success of any night splint is compliance. A splint only works if the patient actually wears it. The Bio Skin night splint addresses this challenge directly with an adjustable tension strap, a pull tab for easy application and removal, and velcro compatible material for strapping and sizing accommodations.

These features matter in everyday use. Patients who struggle to put on or take off a splint — particularly in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning — are far more likely to stop using it. By making application and removal simple and intuitive, the BioSkin night splint for plantar fasciitis helps patients stay consistent with their treatment, which is essential for conditions like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis that require sustained, regular stretching to improve.

The velcro compatible material also allows for easy sizing accommodations, making it simpler for clinicians to fit the splint appropriately across a range of patients.

Pain Relief Through Thoughtful Design

The night splint’s pain relief benefits stem from its ergonomic design, articulating hinge, and adjustable settings. The articulating hinge is a particularly notable feature: it allows the splint to accommodate the natural position of the foot and ankle while still maintaining the therapeutic stretch that the condition requires. Adjustable settings give clinicians the flexibility to tailor the splint to each patient’s needs and comfort level.

Comfort features extend beyond the hinge. The wide metatarsal area prevents toe constriction, a common complaint among night splint users that can make overnight wear unpleasant. A pneumatic pad increases comfort and pain relief, allowing for customized cushioning and compression. And a foot pad provides a more cushioned plantar surface, reducing pressure points along the sole of the foot.

For patients, the result is a night splint for plantar fasciitis that is more comfortable to wear for extended periods — which means better adherence and, ultimately, better outcomes.

Indicated Conditions

The BioSkin night splint for plantar fasciitis is indicated for a range of common lower extremity conditions, including:

• Plantar fasciitis — maintaining a therapeutic stretch of the plantar fascia overnight to reduce morning pain
• Achilles tendonitis — supporting gentle, sustained stretch of the Achilles tendon during rest
• Drop foot — helping maintain foot positioning and prevent contracture
• Post-static dyskinesia — addressing the pain and stiffness that occurs after periods of inactivity

For clinicians, having a single night splint that addresses this breadth of indications simplifies inventory decisions and ensures patients receive appropriate support across a wide range of presentations.

A Product Backed by a Trusted Lineage

The new night splint for plantar fasciitis is made by Ovation Medical and distributed in the US by Cropper Medical, the manufacturer of the BioSkin line of premium orthopedic braces. BioSkin is a name that clinicians already associate with premium orthopedic bracing, and the night splint extends that reputation into an important category of conservative care for lower extremity conditions.

For Canadian clinicians, the introduction of this night splint for plantar fasciitis by Dunbar Medical means access to a product built on a strong foundation of orthopedic expertise — backed by a supplier known for its own product knowledge and exceptional customer service.

About Dunbar Medical

Dunbar Medical is a premier supplier of sports medicine and home health care products to pharmacies, physiotherapists and other clinics, and sports teams throughout Canada. The company distributes the leading brands in sports medicine through its national sales team and is known for its expertise in the field as well as its exceptionally high level of customer service and support.

The introduction of the BioSkin night splint for plantar fasciitis to the Canadian market reflects Dunbar Medical’s ongoing commitment to bringing innovative, clinically valuable products to Canadian healthcare providers — and to supporting them with the expertise and service they need to use those products effectively.

How to Learn More

To learn more about the impressive features offered by this product, please call our customer service department at 1-800-265-7126, contact your local sales representative or visit the product page on our website.

Our team is available to answer questions about ordering, and to help clinicians determine whether the Bio Skin night splint for plantar fasciitis is the right choice for their patients and their practice.

Looking Ahead

The introduction of the Bio Skin night splint to the Canadian market is another example of Dunbar Medical’s commitment to innovation in orthopedic care. With its adjustable tension strap, pull tab, articulating hinge, wide metatarsal area, pneumatic pad, and cushioned foot pad, this night splint offers Canadian clinicians and their patients a compelling new option for the management of plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, drop foot, and post-static dyskinesia. Dunbar Medical is proud to bring this product to Canada and looks forward to supporting clinicians across the country as they put it to work in their practices.