When treating an Achilles injury, there's a few different ways to address the issue, depending on how yours has been affected.

• Reducing strain on the tendon itself with a heel lift/cushion.
• Using targeted gel support at the base of the tendon around the heel.
• Using extensive massage support across the tendon and surrounding muscles.
• Using medical-grade compression to increase blood flow and speed up healing.

If you are still having problems figuring out which one is for you, then give us a call or email and we'll help you out.

Simply put, Bauerfeind has set the global standard for medical braces, compression and insoles. Using the highest quality materials to construct decades-refined products that have been clinically proven to address a vast range of issues. There's no substitute for quality, and Bauerfeind has that from the simplest strap to the largest brace.

Bauerfeind's high quality construction and design mean that all of our products go the distance, especially when cared for properly. Below is a rough outline of how long products last before they start to lose their effectiveness over time.

• Compression Stockings - 6 to 9 months of daily wear
• Braces & supports - one to two years of daily wear
• Insoles - 9 to 12 months of daily wear

It's important to note that this is a rough guideline, and each person's usage and general care can change the longevity of the product either way.

Virtually all of our products can be machine washed on a cold gentle cycle and air dried out of direct sunlight. Putting them on and taking them off carefully is recommended, and for specific product care, refer to the product manual or contact our friendly staff.

Bauerfeind has an incredibly extensive sizing system for our products based off of hundreds of thousands of patient measurements. The perfect anatomic fit system we use means that the supports are designed to fit your body, not the other way around.