Achilles Tendon RUPTURE Night Splint, ONLY for use with COMPLETE TEAR of Achilles, Check with Medical Professional BEFORE purchase, Comfortable and Lightweight Support, Alternative to Orthopaedic Boot, Aids Sleep (Large, Right)

This Achilles rupture night splint is a must for anyone who went through surgery or a conservative approach. It keeps you in a plantar flex position and allows you to have a good night's sleep, which is essential for healing. I'd recommend this 10000% and the price is worth it. I have the Vacoped boot and it is still warm and uncomfortable at night, so with this splint you get the best of both worlds: comfortable boot for walking and the splint for lounging/sleeping. Thank you Thetis Medical!!

Nach Achillessehnenruptur war das nachts meine Rettung. Orthese ist zu groß, um nachts schlafen zu können. Jede Nacht den Halbgips anlegen und umwickeln ist umständlich. Mit der Schiene bin ich unabhängig im Wechseln von tags Orthese und nachts Schiene. Die drei Bänder halten die Schiene da, wo sie bleiben soll. Es verrutscht nichts. Bin begeistert von diesem Teil. Erleichtert meine Genesung.

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If you've ruptured your Achilles tendon... Commiserations! It's not fun. And it's not a quick recovery. You will have been given a Controlled Ankle Movement (CAM) boot and, after wearing it all day, there's no respite at night. Like me, you might find that sleeping in the boot is even harder than walking in it. It's hot. Things you don't notice during the day suddenly become impossible to ignore: a bit of pressure here, a bit of rubbing there. And you can't sleep. This is exactly what the night splint is designed to solve. And it works. As others have noted, the splint is not cheap, but it's a niche product, made by a small company, and there's little scope for economies of scale. You're paying for the expertise that went into its design too. In my view, it's worth every penny. It took me a bit of fiddling around making minor adjustments to the position and tightness of the straps to get it comfortable. It's a case of balancing security and comfort. I prioritised security and, the first night, I had tightened the strap that goes under the foot a little too much and, as a result, the splint was pressing on the top of my foot too much for a whole night's comfort. I was also concerned that the strap at the heel might cause problems, but it hasn't. In the end, I've found that I'm actually having the heel strap a little tighter than the calf and foot straps and that's got the balance between security and comfort about right. I've still found that a cotton wool make-up pad, half under the splint, at the edge nearest my small, outer toes helps: everyone's feet are different and I found that was a bit of a pressure point. However, it's worth the effort: I've been able to sleep well and the splint has remained secure. The recovery of my Achilles tendon remains on track too. In summary, then, this has been a very worthwhile purchase. It's a good example of a small company that's identified a problem and provided a solution. (Note: the Thetis website is also an excellent source of information about Achilles tendon injuries and recovery.) I would also suggest searching for the Evenup Shoe Balancer on Amazon: another helpful product but one that makes walking with a CAM boot a bit easier.

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