Don Valley Health and Wellness Centre
Achillodyn ®
Achilles tendon support with seperate friction pads and insulated heel wedge.
Friction pads gently massage the oedema away from the paratenon during movement and encourage blood flow.
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INDICATIONS
- Bursitis calcanea
- Bursitis subachillea
- Conservative treatment of Achillodynia
- Peritendinitis (paratenonitis)
- Post-operative foot & ankle
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EFFECT / TECHNIQUE- Avoidance of pelvic misalignment through additional heel wedge
- Increased stability through the modification of proprioception
- Massage effect to dissipate oedema, encourage blood flow and prevent adhesions
- Temporary reduction of tension in the Achilles tendon
- Para-Achilles, septate silicone cushioning
- Two heel wedges made from shock-absorbent material