Sporlastic ACHILLODYN Achilles Tendon Support

• Polyamide 67%
• Elastane 33%
• Septate silicone friction pads and an insulated heel wedge

• Conservative/post-operative
• Achillodynia (tendinopathy) with/without partial rupture
• Paratendinitis, paratendinopathy
• Bursitis subachillea
• Bursitis calcanea

Not suitable for: allergic, inflamed or injury-related skin changes over the area it covers (for example swelling or redness); impaired circulation or lymphatic soft-tissue swelling; nerve-related disturbance of sensation or of skin nourishment (trophism) in that area, with or without damage to the skin; severe arterial circulatory disorders.

This is a medical-grade orthopaedic brace that incorporates semi-rigid structural support. Braces and orthoses built with semi-rigid components are commonly covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

• Wash ACHILLODYN® gently in lukewarm water (30 °C) with mild detergent and air dry
• Do not dry it in a tumble dryer, on the heating or in the microwave
• Any tension in the knitted fabric that decreases over time will be restored by washing
• Sporlastic therefore recommends washing the support more frequently

Sporlastic prints these steps in the instructions for use supplied with the product.

• ACHILLODYN can be worn on the left or right side.
• Fold the upper edge of the support over to the end of the SPORLASTIC flag or to the upper orange stripe.
• Pull the support over the foot until the heel sits correctly in the anatomically knitted heel section.
• When properly seated, the pads lie in the pits to the side of the Achilles tendon. The pockets for these pads are deliberately kept slightly larger so that the pads can be moved slightly in height for an ideal fit.
• Fold the upper edge back again and pull the support into the correct position.
• ACHILLODYN fits correctly when the seam runs centrally over the sole of the foot and heel.
• ACHILLODYN should not be too tight.
• The two heel wedges should be at the very back of the shoes.