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These instructions for use are also available to download at
https://www.falke.com/assets/download/29/MS_Achilles_Gebrauchsanleitung-1929.pdf
Dear customer,
Thank you for putting your trust in this high-quality FALKE product. The FALKE Achilles is a
product with high medical and quality standards.
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them in a safe place. If you have
any questions, please contact your attending physician, your specialist retailer or our Custo-
mer Service team. The instructions for use are intended to ensure the safe use of the pro-
duct.
Intended use
The FALKE Achilles is a sock which has been especially developed to address Achilles
tendon complaints The gentle compression means that the raised nubs inside the sock exert
pressure on the tissue on the left- and right-hand side of the Achilles tendon. This provides
a massage effect during physical activity or when playing sports, which in turn helps to
stimulate the metabolism, improve circulation and initiate the necessary regeneration pro-
cesses. The massage effect promotes the reduction of any adhesions on the tendon inside
the tendon sheath.
The regeneration of tissue can also help to reduce the pain in the area of the Achilles tendon.
Indications
· Achillodynia (tendinitis or tendinopathy, paratendinopathy)
· Later rehabilitation stage following an Achilles tendon injury
Usage risks
Important information
· No modifications may be made to the product. Failing to observe the instructions for use
may impair the performance of the product.
· If you notice any unusual changes (e.g. if symptoms become worse), please consult your
physician immediately and do not continue using the product.
· Consult your attending physician before combining the FALKE Achilles with any other
products (e.g. compression socks).
· The massaging effect of FALKE Achilles is activated by movement during sports or during
a normal day and that’s when it reveals its full potential. The product should not be worn
during sport for more than 2-3 hours per day; otherwise side effects (e.g. skin irritation)
may occur. It is possible, however, to wear the sock for longer during your normal day.
· It is important to walk or run when wearing the product.
· No side effects that affect the entire body are currently known. This assumes that the
FALKE Achilles is being put on and used correctly.
· Remove the sock immediately if you notice any allergic reactions or if the raised silicone
nubs are causing skin irritations.A slight redness of the skin due to the raised silicone nubs
is not a cause for concern, as it indicates improved circulation.
· Only ever wear the FALKE Achilles with ankle-high trainers. Higher shoes such as hiking
boots or ski boots can significantly increase the pressure exerted by the raised silicone
nubs, which can cause pain.
