Achilles Tendonitis Support Strap Brace (Large)

I'll start my review by saying I'm not quite sure HOW this works, but one week in, it has worked VERY well for me. I THINK it has something to do with how it pushes and bends the Achilles in a way that allows blood into areas that don't normally get it and it really helped the healing process. But I don't know. I am 40 yrs old and suffered from chronic Achilles tendonitis for years. At least 8 or so. I was a semi regular runner and that's when it first developed. But I'd take long breaks and it would go away. The past two years I've been pretty active. No longer running because it is the surest way for the tendonitis to immediately come back but basketball and racquetball weekly. My achilles tendonitis has become pretty bad to the point I'm afraid it will tear. When I get warmed up I am close to pain free but can sometimes feel it burning/smarting. But afterwards and in mornings/after periods of rest it aches very bad and is stiff until I walk around for awhile.     I bought the brace and wore it for approximately three hours on Thursday night, October 17th. The next morning my achilles didn't ache. I played basketball Saturday morning and Sunday morning I barely felt it if at all. Now one week later I still don't feel it.      I'm of course skeptical as that's my nature. I'm waiting for it to come back or tear because I did something to it with the brace. But so far it feels great. And I've only worn it once for three hours! I am super satisified so far but I will update it for some reason s*** hits the fan.EDIT: Well, tendonitis came back but it's not the bands fault. I just have some imbalance or something that stresses my right Achilles more than left. I actually have tendonosis now, with the nodules. The band still helps to get some level of healing and blood into hard to reach areas. I'd just say, use this before it gets too bad.

I was very skeptical of something so basic looking doing much of anything useful. I had already tried other fancier braces and wraps, air casts and boots, and stretching boots/braces. They were all big flops.But this little thing INSTANTLY provided relief from the moment I put it on. It has provided daily support and relief for a month now and still in great condition.I find it easiest to wear and go about my day, easiest to wear with shoes. I can wear it a full day with no discomfort and I have full control over the tightness.Combined with elevating, icing, stretching - this device has finally gotten me to the point that my tendonitis is no longer a daily pain. In just one month!The only negative I could mention would be what others have mentioned - the velcro at the bottom edge will irritate for the first few days until it gets worn in.Give this a try, I hope it gives you relief too!

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The strap around my heel across my sore tendon feels good for support but the doubled velcro strap under my foot is bulky and uncomfortable. I wish that was thinner.

Works well to provide support to the ankle without being bulky. It has a nice fit and is extremely easy to use.

This is a great little Achilles support strap for a lot of reasons — first, it’s a great value because it costs about the same as a roll of kinesiology tape, but unlike tape, you just keep using it over and over. Second, it allows you to adjust it to your foot size and compression preferences. And most importantly for me, it has a very nice and substantial little gel pad that rests over the Achilles area, so you can place a decent amount of compression on it without creating rubbing or irritating the skin. Finally, it’s small enough to not be obtrusive or restrictive when moving around or working out. It’s super-helpful to be able to put this on when I’ve done something to make my Achilles cranky, and I think if I wear it regularly when I work out, it will also help prevent me from re-aggravating my Achilles issues, because it provides a nice bit of stability.

It would feel like my heel was on fire when I lifted my foot to walk. Now, with the padded pressure in the right place, I have no pain & can walk normally. Great product!

I was really looking forward to replacing my previous strap with this one which is much beefier and with the added features of the gel pad covering the tendon and the plantar strap. What happens, though, when the two straps are tightened, even just the slightest bit, pressure is created on my front tendon/muscle, directly under the Strictly Stability logo, that leads from my lower shin into the top of my foot. The pressure immediately became painful. I continued to use it anyway on several training runs hoping that maybe this was just a "break in" period but that was wishful thinking. The pain has continued and I've had to give it up. I'm currently in training for my 48th marathon and already looking into a different solution.