How the AchilloTrain Supports the Achilles Tendon

The Bauerfeind AchilloTrain is designed to provide active support for a painful, irritated, or swollen Achilles tendon while allowing the ankle to continue moving naturally. Medical-grade compression surrounds the ankle and Achilles area, while an elongated viscoelastic massage pad follows the path of the tendon.

As you move, the compression knit and massage pad create an intermittent massaging effect around the Achilles tendon. Bauerfeind designed this combination to stimulate circulation, reduce swelling, relieve pain, and improve proprioception, or your sense of joint position and movement.

Elongated Achilles Massage Pad

The AchilloTrain’s specialized friction pad extends along the Achilles tendon from the tendon insertion toward the muscle-tendon junction. The flexible pad moves with the ankle during activity, providing targeted massage and support along the tendon pathway.

Optional Heel Wedges

Two removable heel wedges are included with the AchilloTrain. When used, the wedges slightly elevate the heel to help reduce mechanical stress and tension on the Achilles tendon.

Because the wedges change heel height, follow Bauerfeind’s instructions for their proper placement and use. If you are using the AchilloTrain as part of treatment following an injury or surgery, follow the recommendations of your healthcare provider.

Comfortable Support During Activity

The AchilloTrain is designed to provide support while you remain active. Its anatomically contoured Train knit and flexible massage pad conform to the natural shape of the foot, ankle, and Achilles tendon while moving with the body.

The lightweight knit is breathable and moisture-wicking for comfortable extended wear. Pressure-reduced edges help prevent constriction, while a softer comfort zone over the instep helps reduce pressure and skin irritation in this sensitive area.

Easy to Put On and Remove

An integrated dressing aid helps make the AchilloTrain easier to put on and take off. The anatomical shape of the brace helps position the massage pad correctly along the Achilles tendon once the support is in place.

Choosing the Correct Size

Proper sizing is important for achieving the intended compression, comfort, and positioning of the AchilloTrain. Bauerfeind determines AchilloTrain sizing by the circumference of the ankle.

1. Locate the narrowest point of the ankle above the ankle bones.
2. Use a flexible measuring tape to measure the circumference around this point.
3. Keep the measuring tape flat against the skin without pulling it excessively tight.
4. Compare your measurement with the Bauerfeind AchilloTrain size chart to select the appropriate size.

Common Uses for the AchilloTrain

Bauerfeind lists the AchilloTrain for support and relief associated with a variety of Achilles tendon conditions and symptoms.

• Achilles tendonitis
• Achilles tendon irritation
• Chronic Achilles tendon problems
• Post-traumatic Achilles tendon irritation
• Post-operative Achilles tendon support
• Achilles tendon pain
• Swelling and inflammation
• Bursitis
• Haglund’s deformity
• Pump bump
• Reduction of tension on the Achilles tendon

Wearing the AchilloTrain with Shoes

The AchilloTrain has a low-profile design intended to fit inside closed-toe shoes. Make sure your footwear provides enough room to accommodate the brace comfortably without creating excessive pressure on the foot, ankle, or Achilles area.

Cleaning and Care

The AchilloTrain is machine washable, making it easier to keep the compression knit clean during regular use. Bauerfeind recommends gentle washing at a water temperature of up to 86°F (30°C).

• Wash gently at temperatures up to 86°F (30°C).
• Do not bleach.
• Do not dry clean.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Do not iron.

Important Considerations

The AchilloTrain is a medical support designed to assist with Achilles tendon conditions while allowing movement and activity. Proper sizing and positioning are important for achieving the intended compression and massage effect. For post-operative use, significant injuries, or persistent Achilles tendon pain and swelling, follow the recommendations of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional.