The Orthopaedic Sleeve is a lower-limb brace for calf, Achilles and heel pain, with an adjustable dial for compression. The dial can be set from morning stiffness through to mid-activity support. Its slim profile fits inside standard footwear, and graduated compression is aimed at the structures involved in each condition. Clinician-prescribed loading protocols come with each order. It’s designed around four mechanisms: offloading the back of the lower leg, heel contact mechanics, controlling the end range of the front of the ankle, and activity during walking.
Key features:
- Adjustable dial compression: set from morning stiffness to mid-activity support
- Velcro and dial fit: adjustable
- Graduated compression: aimed at the structures involved in each condition
- Slim profile: fits inside standard footwear
- Loading protocols included: clinician-prescribed for each condition, with a wear guide
- Not side-specific: order two for both legs
- Care: hand wash in cold water with mild detergent and hang dry. Do not tumble dry or iron
Indications:
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints (MTSS)
- Calf strain
- Soleus tear
- Sever’s disease (children and adolescents)
- Anterior ankle impingement
Fitting and precautions:
- To fit: the top edge should finish below the back of the knee, with the dial on the outside of the calf. Fold the top of the sleeve back on itself, pull it up over the heel, then roll the cuff up the calf. It can be fiddly at first, and people with limited grip may need help
- The sleeve should feel firm and held, not throbbing or numb, with no pins and needles or pinching behind the knee. Your normal ankle range should be preserved
- See a physiotherapist or GP first if the problem hasn’t been diagnosed, or if you have night pain, pain at rest, numbness, a hot, swollen or tender calf, or couldn’t bear weight after the injury
- For children, build up wear gradually: 1–2 hours a day, increasing to full wear over 2 weeks