Bauerfeind AchilloTrain Achilles Tendon Support

FogDog Sports

Bauerfeind's AchilloTrain is a comfortable knitted support with a silicone insert alongside the Achilles tendon and under the heel. An additional heel cushion is provided for the unaffected foot. It is designed for Achilles tendon injuries.

Features:

• Additional heel-wedge provided for unaffected foot thus preventing leg length discrepancies
• Built-in contour of anatomical knit places ankle in slight plantar flexion
• Can be used for: Achilles tendonitis, Achilles tendon strain, Bursitis of the Achilles, Post-Achilles tendon rupture, Haglunds Deformity, Seiver's DiseaseQ: 6 3/4 in. - 7 1/2 in.R: 7 1/2 in. - 8 1/4 in.S: 8 1/4 in. - 9 in.T: 9 in. - 9 3/4 in.U: 9 3/4 in. - 10 3/4 in.
• Knitted Achilles tendon support incorporating an anatomically contoured silicone insert that runs alongside the Achilles tendon
• Lightweight, breathable knit will not retain heat and is completely machine washable
• Point of measurement: Size is determined by loosely measuring the circumference of the ankle at the narrowest point
• Promotes proprioception, thus heightening sensory awareness in the ankle for increased joint stabilization
• Provides peak shock load reduction to joints and vertebral column with both heel cushions in place
• Silicone insert leaves tendon pressure-free and provides intermittent compression for the reduction of swelling and edema
• Viscoelastic heel-wedge incorporated to additionally raise the heel for relief of Achilles tendonitis

This description was also provided by: Sports Authority, Dick's Sporting Goods