Could this size be used for achilles tendonitis? Thinking is buy the bigger size for flexibility - however would this wrap around your ankle? TIA
1744869
This is very large and can wrap around your ankle very easily. I use it for my entire lower back. I have wrapped it around my knee as well. I would definitely buy the larger one in case you ever need it for a large area. I bought one as a gift as well.you will not be disappointed . Best thing ever made you will never use a regular heating pad again once you try this!
1744870
This is the perfect heating pad for your achilles tendonitis. Yet, it is not recommended to bend, per the manufacturer's instructions. Laying the heating pad on top and across your foot should do fine. This pad is long and wide, plus the weight helps with keeping the heat in.
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Yes it will be well worth it. I first came across this item at a yard sale it was brand new and I gave $2 for it! I still have it and have used it for a few years I use it almost daily. I recently purchased this one for my mom as a gift and was very happy to pay this price! It has a switch you hold down for the heat get it as hot as you want it then release when it cools down you just press and hold again you can't burn yourself. Very well worth the money!! I highly recomenned it!
2023153
It pretty much fits around your ankle as pictured.....like a sock. It's cold really offers excellent relief for a reasonable period of time! My rehab center had the same wrap.
1614796
Sure, yes. It's only designed to protect your heel, and does not extend to the toes. So you shouldn't have to worry about shoe size (length). I think this will work just fine for you.
1366115
For a man, I would go with the larger size boot. I'm assuming you are fitting this over a cast of some type, which might influence the sizing. I wear a size 8 women's shoe, but in sandals I take a women's 6 1/2 or 7 max, so I ordered the size small, and my toes were right at the end of the boot. Also, I am not the best references since I was also looking for a "boot" for tendonitis problems and did not find that this helped me since I was not in a cast or other type of rehabilitative shoe. Best wishes to you on your recovery from your injury.
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I have used the 9/24" wrap at PT and it is a good size. When I ordered my own from Amazon I was sent the 6/18" by mistake and have been using that and it's OK. I would recommend the 9/24" as more all purpose, i.e. Back, knee, ankle.
1460934
I'm sorry I can't really answer this question from my personal experience as I was experiencing no Achilles issues. They do lift the heel a bit thus shortening the Achilles putting it in a "rested" position which will "protect" it in the short-term however a chronically shortened position will cause more harm.
1622492
no. I do not suggest this item for the achilles. if ankle issue, yes. Def so. I bowl and run in mine.
1444594
This is used to hold gauze on a wound. But I use this for wrapping areas that need compression. I do PT and focus on foot issues, generally I wrap the arch with this or around the calf area for plantar fasciitis and shin splints.
1960153
As you can see from the product picture, this item does not wrap around the width of the foot, just around the big toe; therefore, I see no reason why width of a foot would affect the performance of this product. Works great for me, though my feet are not wide. The product is very flexible and soft.
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The wrap is designed to envelop the foot, depending on how you put it on. I usually have a size 8 1/2 foot & this is not too big. It is, however, somewhat heavy until it is actually on your foot - the gel material makes it seem that way so I was concerned when I first got it that it would be heavy on my healing foot. It is not.
923298
if u can get it to fit over your foot and heel. might be to tight to slide over the foot. its made of a rubber material that can stretch a little bit. but wouldnt work with my foot size.
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Anna: My husband has a size 10.5 foot. The XL is plenty big enough for him with a little extra room to spare. I tried it on too - I'm a women's size 7 and although it covered my whole foot the velcro straps (one about 3" thick and the other about 1.5" thick) are so adjustable that I was easily able to pull it shut tight enough to work on my foot too. I'd recommend getting the XL and just pulling the straps closed as necessary if your husband's foot is smaller than a 10. It really is a great product and is helping my husband's bad ankle a lot more than we expected. Lisa
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Sorry, I don't know. I am a size 6 shoe. Just measure your ankle as they suggest. I have so many ankle wraps because they are full of arthritis in foot and ankle. I use these and others, plus Absorbine Jr. pain patches under them.
1731111
Yes, and tight laces prevent achilles problems too! (see the book Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis for more on that).
2027625
It's flexible and has velcro adjustment straps, so it'll give a snug fit on any ankle size. I use it for knee extension exercises and it works great. If you're using it for something like weighing down your foot while running, it may not be appropriate while fully loaded with weights. The fit can be made very snug, but nothing is going to be tight enough to keep 20 lbs from sliding down onto your foot.
591999
Hmm. I've been using the boot for that too. I think you could walk in 2 of them. It really helps my ankle. I would see a physical therapist too...! hang in there.
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Shouldn't be a problem The length of the "padded" part is about 9.5", allowing for the bend around the ankle, it will fit. The Velcro will cinch right up to the edge of the padded part. FWIW, I usually put it on under my sock because I find it is not necessarily comfortable if I snug it tight enough not to ride up and down my shin. As far as the earlier comment on bulky; it is padded, so a little bulky, less bulk, more discomfort. It is a trade off. That is another advantage of putting it under a (black) sock. It really doesn't profile.