We use the Achilles tendon to walk, run and jump. It is the most robust of all of the tendons because it needs to support the weight of the body but is also the one that is most prone to suffering injures. To prevent or treat them, Orliman presents a new product, Achillosil, an elastic ankle brace with Achilles tendon pad and silicone heel cushion.
How to relieve Achilles tendon pain with Achillosil
Achillosil prevents overloading of the Achilles tendon, reduces inflammation and relieves pain. The fabric that Achillosil is made from produces a compressive effect which promotes muscle activation.
At Orliman, we are always working to innovate and design products that improve people’s quality of life and help them recover faster from injuries. And that is what we have done with Achillosil. This ankle brace is indicated for the prevention and treatment of injuries to the Achilles tendon, such as tendinitis, Haglund’s syndrome, retrocalcaneal bursitis, chronic painful conditions due to wear and post-operative achillodynia.
Injuries to the Achilles tendon have a variety of causes, the most common of which is sport, especially involving running and jumping. They can also affect sedentary people who perform an activity to which they are not accustomed. Another cause is ageing, which can produce degeneration of the tendon tissue, making it susceptible to injury.
Achillosil prevents overloading of the Achilles tendon, reduces inflammation and bruising, and relieves pain and irritation. It also improves muscle tone and proprioception and provides protection during physical activity. Achillosil also has built-in silicone heel cushions that improve the unloading of strain in the area and reduce the mechanical shock received by ankle, knee, hip and trunk joints.
This new Orliman ankle brace is made from elastic fabric, which provides less pronounced pressure. This means greater comfort both in the leg and lower area and prevents constriction. And it is breathable, which prevents moisture build-up.
One of the innovations of Achillosil is the pad that encapsulates the Achilles tendon. This provides strain relief and guides it in the different movements of the ankle (walking, running, jumping, etc.). This pad contains high relief points that, together with the compressive effect of the fabric, massages the soft tissue. This promotes muscle activation.
Benefits of Achillosil
To obtain all of the therapeutic benefits of Achillosil, follow these tips:
- It should be fitted by a doctor or orthopaedic technician to make sure that it is correctly positioned.
- Select the right size to ensure correct compression.
- If using heel cushions, make sure that both are fitted at the same time. This will prevent leg length discrepancies.
And, above all, protect the Achilles tendon. Although tendons are very strong and can withstand forces of up to 500 kilos, they can still suffer various injuries. For example, when doing sport, it is important to do warm-up exercises and wear proper footwear. And provide protection with orthoses like Achillosil, which help reduce the strain and impacts that the area can suffer.