Strassburg Sock

Strassburg Sock

The Strassburg sock is a simple and comfortable night or resting splint, which works on the principle of long-term low yield stress on the tendon membrane of the foot pier and the Achilles tendon. The pain is caused by a sterile inflammatory response in the tendon material. The use of the Strassburg sock is recommended for an elongation of at least 6 hours successively.

The wearing period of Strassburg sock is about 2 months. A highly effective product, for this price, when symptoms persist. The Strassburg sock is composed of a lower leg sock with D-ring and a stretch band. Combination with a wedge heel is recommended for optimal results.

Check with your doctor or therapist for an advice. In addition to the therapeutic action of the Strassburg sock, a combination with a wedge heel during daytime (with soft spot for heel pain and no soft spot for Achilles complaint) works well.

Sizes:

• Regular: circumference of the thickest part of the calf < 41 cm. If circumference is exact  (=) 41 cm, also choose size "Regular"
• Large: circumference of the thickest part of the calf > 41 cm

Relative contraindications to the use of the Strassburg sock are:

• Circulation problems in the respective leg (varicose veins, thrombosis, embolism)
• Oedema (lymphatic or venous)
• Open wounds, diabetes mellitus
• Pregnancy
• Corns
• Active rash
• Dermatitis
• Recent injury
• Surgical procedures on the foot

• Material: 80% nylon and 20% lycra.
• Indication (s): Achilles tendon pathology, calcaneal spur, Plantar Fasciitis.