Letters From Our Customers:
The Ankle/Achilles Inferno Wrap and Ultrasound Kit have been a Godsend I am so happy I found your company when I did an "achilles tendon" search on the internet. I can use it in my own home and when it is convenient for me. So far it has given me amazing results. When it starts to flare up again (usually because I have worn the "wrong" shoes) I just go to work on it with the Inferno Wrap followed by the Ultrasound treatment. Thanks for making these products available to the public.
Yours Truly Glenna,
Florida USA Rating:   College Referee Solves Achilles Tendonitis With Ultrasound and Inferno At the age of 48 I have figured out that my body (muscles, etc) is not keeping up with the activities I want to persue. I am very active and referee high school and college basketball. At 44 I ruptured my right achilies tendon while refereeing a ball game. After surgery I was determined to keep this from happening again.
Four years later, I started experencing burning and pain in the other achilies tendon. I went to the orthopedist and he started me on physical therapy. PT consisted of ultrasound treatments. After spending over $400, I was released from therapy. I did some research on the internet, and I found a personal ultrasound unit from Mendmeshop.com. I purchased the unit along with an Inferno Wrap, and started using the unit daily. My pain has gone away and I am running on the treadmill again. Thanks, J. Darr, North Carolina Rating: Achilles Tendinitis in both Heels! I wanted to send this note to let potential users of the ultrasound device know that it has worked really well for me. With achillis injuries on both heels, I have had to use it a lot. My pain level before was a 9 out of 10 and I could barely walk. After using the device as suggested by MendMeShop, my pain level is down to a 2.
Melanie DesFrances,
Georgia USA
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More Facts About Achilles Tendonitis:
The achilles tendon does not have a rich blood supply. Blood supply is weakest at a point between 2 and 6 cm above its insertion into the calcaneus (heel).
Ignoring pain in the achilles tendon (ie. "running through the pain") is the biggest cause of chronic achilles tendonitis.
The achilles tendon is the connection between the heel and the most powerful muscle group in the body.
Sudden increases in running and or active sprinting sports can cause achilles tendonitis.
Excessive running up and down hills can aggravate the achilles tendon.
Stiff shoe soles at the ball of the foot will increase achilles tendon strain.
Excessive heel shock absorption can overstretch the achilles tendon.
Tight hamstrings and/or tight calf muscles create excess strain on the achilles tendon.
Therapeutic Ultrasound can speed achilles tendon recovery significantly. "...nothing short of miraculous.." First, I would like to thank you for your outstanding customer service. Secondly, I want to tell you what the ultrasound unit has done for me.
I injured my Achilles tendon during college baseball many years ago. It has been a nagging injury since and has prevented me pursuing many activities. I gave up trying to run several years ago due to the pain. I have been to several orthopedists, podiatrists, and a neuromuscular specialist with little to no results.
I happened onto your site and ordered the ultrasound unit out of desperation. At the risk of sounding fanatical, it has been nothing short of miraculous. The pain in my heel had become debilitating to the point that it altered my lifestyle. I would do anything to avoid having to walk any distance due to the discomfort.
After following the protocol outlined in the manual that comes with the unit, and being very diligent using the unit, I was essentially pain-free after about four weeks of use. I am now starting a training program to run a marathon for the first time next year. My three children have already committed to fly in and run the race with me, so I can't back out. I should mention that I am 55 years old.
I can't thank you enough for the support you offer. I have recommended you and will continue to recommend you to anyone who will listen.
Rating: Dr. James Dittoe
Ohio, USA Even my chiropractor thought it was a great move...
I came across your site online while trying to research how to deal with my badly strained Achilles tendon. I ordered your portable ultrasound and 10 bottles of the necessary gel. I am thrilled with the results so far. The ultrasound wand is easy to use; the booklet was very informative and very professionally done. The gel is wonderfully soothing and the healing nature of its scent is a draw all by itself.
I have been using it for about two weeks now and the swelling in my tendon is greatly reduced and the redness is totally gone. I had been getting ultrasound treatments from my chiropractor, but only every other week as the cost was prohibitive. Even he thought it was a great move on my part to supplement it with the MendMeShop Ultrasound. As I am a cautious consumer, I had called your customer service department before I ordered, with questions. Amazingly, a person answered immediately. She was very knowledgeable and totally helpful. I am thrilled to have connected with MendMeShop and am very confident that your products will be an integral part of my healing! Thanks so much.
Rating: Susan Littleton
CO, USA Marathon Runner Using Ultrasound To Treat Achilles, Hip, and Hamstring Pain
The MendMeShop ultrasound device I bought has been a great purchase...well worth the money. The ultrasound gel seems so much better than the gel they use at the physical therapy or chiropractic offices.
I initially bought the ultrasound device for an Achilles problem, and that was taken care of within 3 weeks. I am a runner who competes in races ranging from a mile to the marathon distance and competes in duathlons and triathlons.
In January I had a severe injury of my hamstring. I took it easy, iced, and waited for the pain to go away (at this point I had not heard about a home ultrasound device.) I was able to continue running after the pain lessened, but my range of motion was limited. My right leg was tight because of the hamstring injury. In May I was running in a boot camp class and re-injured the hamstring. An MRI showed a right hamstring strain and extensive bursitis of the right hip.
I began using the ultrasound device 3 times a day and I can say that my hamstring and hip are pain free. I have not had this much flexibility/range of motion in my right leg for over a year and a half.
Barbara Doubek - Marathon Competitor
Rockford, Illinois Rating: Perfect For My Recuperation!
I guess I am getting older, and well anyway, I ended up tearing my Achilles tendon. The pain was excrutiating. After having it checked by a doctor and a specialist, they informed there wasn't anything that could be done but to stay off of it. I went to a Massage therapist and he helped considerably. I got online and found this company. I couldn't have been happier. The Ultrasound I purchased along with the gel was perfect for my recuperation. Within a couple of days of using them the pain began to subside and my movement quickly improved. It was a perfect find. Thank you very much. By the way, it has also helped my wife with her shoulder tightness.
Brian
Wagoner, Oklahoma Rating: After 3 Weeks of Use, I Noticed a Significant Improvement
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with Achilles Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis, I have no idea as to how I became injured, but it was there and it became so difficult to walk at times, especially after getting up from a resting position, that I had to seriously address it. I went to a podiatrist and after trying several treatments such as physical therapy, prescription orhtotics and acupuncture there was no improvement, so the subject of surgery was suggested by the podiatrist. I was totally opposed to surgery.
I heard about ultrasound therapy by a friend that told me it was used at times for sports injury. I found the MENDMESHOP on line, I spoke to them several times and the friendly staff gave me a great deal of information on the use of the ultrasound machine. I purchased the ultrasound machine and after three weeks of use, I noticed a significant improvement in my condition, not only did I use the machine on the Achilles and Plantar tendons, but also my wife used it on a Rotator Cuff tear with the same results. I am extremely satisfied with the therapeutic results from the machine and highly recommend the device.
Bob
Tampa, FL Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] Suffered From Achilles Tendonitis for 8 Months, But Not Anymore!
I had suffered from an acute form of Achilles tendonitis for around 8 months. The pain caused me a lot of grief over that time. I have been using the MendMeShop ultrasound unit for 2 months now and I am pretty well pain free now. In fact, my pain is basically gone. I use it regularly and before I exercise. After finishing exercise, I use the Freezie Ankle Wrap I bought from you guys and then I use the ultrasound after that. In addition, my wife was recently suffering from hip pain and wondered what she could do about it. The manual stated the ultrasound could be used over the area, so we applied a few treatments. She responded very positively, her pain practically disappeared.
John
Alabama, USA Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
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ColdCure Technology® Treats Your
Achilles Injury With the Best Therapy Available!
Do You Know About RICE ?
Chances are, you probably do! For at least the last century, doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and physical therapists have been trained to use the RICE formula immediately following a soft tissue injury. What is Rice? Rice stands for: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
Did You Know RICE is WRONG ?
No, I suspect this is probably new information to you! My point (that I will soon explain) is that RICE is wrong, but nearly right. The truth is that ice is too cold to be the optimal method for treating a soft tissue tendon injury. We don't want to apply ice... we want to apply persistent cold that is not below freezing.
ICE BURNS ... but COLD CURES !
Applying ice to the skin is not such a good thing after all. Sure, you want cold temperatures on your recent soft tissue injury - but not so cold that it is below the freezing point of water (and skin). The problem with ice (and the common modern day ice pack) is that it can freeze the skin. This freezing of the skin is often called a "cold burn"; in the medical industry this is often referred to as "cryoburn". Ice can be even more dangerous if it is used often enough that nerves are numbed and you don't feel the permanent damage that you are doing to the soft tissue below your skin.
Stay Safe with the ColdCure Technology® Advantage
You don't need to use ice or frozen ice packs that reach temperatures below freezing ... in fact, you shouldn't. Ice pack 'burns' are so frequent and damaging there are law firms who specialize in ice pack injury cases.
Don't let this happen to you!
With MendMeShop® Achilles Freezie Wraps® you are completely safe and you will get all the relief from pain and swelling that you require. This is the Heart of our ColdCure Technology® advantage - our Freezie Wraps® are uniquely made so that you can use our wraps effectively without the risk of cryoburn.
ColdCure Technology® Advantage #1:
Non-Migrating Gel
Our Freezie Wraps® use a special non-migrating gel that is soft to the touch but doesn't flow under pressure. It's not a solid and it's not a liquid either. It's something in between. This means that the gel stays in place over the area you are treating when pressure is applied and does not flow away to other parts of the wrap. This is very important. You want the pressure on the affected area. You also want the cold there too. And, you want it to be soft and comfortable because that area is hurt! With our specially formulated non-migrating soft gel, you get it all. In fact, our non-migrating gel works so well that it is common practice for many of our customers to wear their wraps all the time to work. They are just that comfortable!
ColdCure Technology® Advantage #2:
Massive Amounts of Non-Migrating Gel
If we were going to sell a proper cold compression wrap, we wanted to make sure we had enough gel in the wrap to do the job properly. This is a big problem! Nearly all cold wraps you will find on the market fall short in this area... and there are a LOT of poor cold wraps out there! Gel is heavy and a lot of gel is MUCH more expensive to make - and it is not cheap to ship either. This is why everyone makes pretty wraps with just a little bit of gel, and you know by now that's not good.
ColdCure Technology® Advantage #3:
2 Spare Gel Packs with Each Freezie Wrap®
And yes ... each spare gel pack has the same Massive Amount of Non-Migrating Gel
All of our Freezie Wraps® come with 3 very large packs of gel. There is one very large gel pack already in the wrap and 2 more that you can swap in and out quickly to keep your therapy going. As an example, our leg wrap comes with 3 gel packs that weigh about 4lbs (2kgs) and that's just the gel packs alone. Compare that to most other wraps on the market that weigh about 1lb or less including the wrap. In many cases we offer up to 10 times the amount of gel compared to competitive wraps for the same body part. That adds up to a massive advantage in the treatment that you receive.
ColdCure Technology® Advantage #4:
Fridge Instead of Freezer!
Our Freezie Wraps® are designed for fridge use instead of freezer use and that should be as important to you as it is to us! As we have mentioned already, using ice (or wraps that charge up in the freezer) starts your treatment at a temperature that is too cold for your skin and too cold for your body to be optimally effective.
The difference between putting a regular ice pack on your injury versus a Freezie Wrap® pack is stunning! You get incredible cooling power for a long period of time that is not damaging and not painful on your skin. If you still want to charge the Freezie Wrap® in the freezer, know that the gel packs still remain flexible. Even if you charge them in the feezer, they definitely outperform everything else on the market, but we still recommend you start by using them at refrigerator temperatures. It really is the best choice for your health.
The results speak for themselves; you get better pain relief and better control of inflammation that adds up to you getting better... faster. Once you put our Freezie Wrap® on, you won't want to take it off - and you don't have to. That's the advantage of our ColdCure Technology®.
I Have Been Able to Avoid Achilles Tendon Surgery
A couple of years ago I helped my husband cut firewood on a hillside. I began to experience pain in my Achilles tendon shortly after we had finished getting all of the firewood cut, split and stacked. I limped through the winter and in the spring began to worry that I wouldn't be able to take care of my gardens.
I finally went to the doctor and was prescribed physical therapy. The PT did help with the pain but didn't really "cure" the problem. I continued home physical therapy for another year and began to research therapies to help the tendon. I wanted to avoid surgery if possible.
I came across the MendMeShop website and read about the products recommended for Achilles tendon. The cost seemed minimal compared to what I had already spent at the doctor and physical therapist. I ordered the Inferno Wrap and the Freezie Wrap for the ankle and used them according to the directions.
I felt great pain relief and the flexibility in my Achilles returned within a few weeks of treatments. I have also been using a night splint following my last Inferno Wrap night treatment before retiring. With that regimen, I have been able to avoid a surgical tendon correction and have been able to resume my normal busy activities.
Thank you MendMeShop for your great products and customer service follow-up of the shipment of products.
Pat, Connecticut USA
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] The Achilles Freezie Wrap® reduces pain and swelling in just minutes! It's designed to draw the pain and inflammation out of your achilles tendon - just like it has done for so many others. We have been supplying medical grade, pain therapy products now for over 5 years, to tens of thousands of customers who are health care providers, professional athletes, and people just like you. Their search for pain relief and healing led them here, to AidMyAchilles.com, and that's where it ended.
What is ColdCure Technology®?
ColdCure Technology® gives you fast acting, long lasting cooling therapy - without the risk of cold burns, or cryoburn. The Achilles Freezie Wrap® provides incredible cooling power that is not painful or damaging to the skin.
How much better can Freezie Wrap® gel packs be? You will be amazed how something so simple can be made so much better. Our manufacturer has put in years of time and experimentation with many gel formulations. This is why there are many improvements in our wrap that we do not talk about. All the effort put into making this an outstanding product has culminated into many great ideas and patents that our manufacturer considers "trade secrets". To talk about these would mean we are giving away our efforts and research for free.
Many of the groundbreaking advancements of the Freezie Wrap® are patented while some other advancements are still going through the patent process. What you can be assured of is, however, that the Freezie Wrap® Achilles Cold Compression Wrap with ColdCure Technology® is far superior to any other cold compression wrap in the market today.
The Best Cold Wrap to Treat Achilles Pain in the World!
How are fridge charged gel packs more effective?
Well, the answer is simple. Swelling and pain therapy doesn't require the temperature of your tissue to drop dramatically. In fact, a couple of degrees below your normal body temperature is all that's required - and what is safely recommended for effective cold compression therapy. There just hasn't been a gel pack available that can be charged in the fridge AND provide effective cold compression therapy...until now!
Using ice or a freezer gel pack can do damage to your skin, and worse yet, numb your nerves so much that you can't even feel it doing the damage.
With the Achilles Freezie Wrap®, you won't have to stop treatments after a few minutes because it's just too cold on your injured achilles tendon.
The gel pack inside every Achilles Freezie Wrap®:
- Is thick and chock-full of gel that does not squish away from where you need it, even under pressure.
- Is cooled in the fridge to a 'body-friendly' temperature.
- Stays soft, even when cold, for a mouldable and comfortable fit.
- Stays cool longer so you get a complete treatment and lasting pain relief.
... because when your achilles really hurts,
you just don't want to take the cold off!
The premium compression wrap:
- Has adjustable straps for a fit that you control to your personal level of comfort and compression.
- Fits conveniently over or under clothes so you can wear it and carry on with your day - try doing this with a towel full of ice tied to your achilles.
- Is breathable enough for you to wear all day - with or without the gel pack.
- Is made of premium, medical grade neoprene that won't stretch out of shape over time.
- Acts as an insulator to help maintain the cooling power even longer.
ColdCure Technology® Reduces Tissue Damage
= Faster Healing
Not only is ColdCure Technology® the best way to treat pain, swelling and inflammation, ColdCure Technology® also reduces tissue damage when used immediately following an achilles injury, re-injury or tear. It is also very powerful for post-operative treatment, or after irritation from overuse occurs.
When your achilles is injured it becomes swollen and painful which means tissue has been damaged and fluid is leaking from the injured area of the achilles joint. The swelling and inflammation starts to block blood vessels, eventually cutting off the oxygen supply to your cells. Once this happens, tissue cells begin to die.
When you put the Achilles Freezie Wrap® cooling power around your achilles tendon, you reduce swelling and slow the cells biological need for more oxygen. You stop tissue damage in its tracks! And less damage means less pain and less healing required.
The Achilles Freezie Wrap® is everything you need to relieve your achilles pain and swelling - even following achilles surgery (this even includes achilles reattachment and achilles lengthening surgery)!
Whether you have suffered an inflamed achilles, partial achilles tear, a swollen achilles from overuse, or even a flareup from an old injury; you need the Achilles Freezie Wrap® and other premium products from MendMeShop®. Here's how it works. When your injury first occurs and your achilles is swollen and painful (this is generally termed an acute achilles injury), using a cold compression Freezie Wrap® will first calm the swelling in the area. Then you can begin ultrasound treatments to further reduce inflammation and clean out the injured area of damaged tissue and swelling. The Achilles Inferno Wrap® promotes the blood flow necessary for your injured achilles tendon (and surrounding soft tissue such as the tendon sheath) to heal. You can continue to use the Achilles Freezie Wrap® to prevent the inflammation from returning, to control pain if you re-injure your achilles, and provide light support for the ankle joint.
 Ultrasound therapy cleans the area and treats scar tissue, BFST promotes blood flow and healing; the Achilles Freezie Wrap® reduces pain and swelling. The combined result is truly amazing!
Like all of our products, Freezie Wraps® are the best quality product you will find anywhere. We guarantee our wraps with our 60 day money back guarantee. If for any reason you're not happy with any product you purchase in our shop, you can send it back for a full refund.
So, if you're really looking for the best therapy to treat your achilles injury, achilles tendinosis, bursitis or a partially torn achilles tendon; if you're looking to heal as fast as you possibly can; a cold compression Achilles Freezie Wrap® with ColdCure Technology® is what you need.
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Achilles Tendon Facts
There are over 250,000 achilles tendon injuries each year in the US.
One quarter of Achilles tendon injuries involve professional medical intervention.
Males experience Achilles injuries more often than females due to higher participation in sports and genetic difference.
Achilles tendonitis accounts for an estimated 11% of running injuries.
3-5% of athletes are forced to leave their sports career due to Achilles tendon overuse injuries that go untreated.
Oral Medications can mask the pain but do not aid in the healing of Achilles tendonitis. Anti-inflammatories, cortisone injections, and pain killers can cause Achilles tendonitis to worsen.
A fully ruptured tendon REQUIRES surgery. It will not heal on its own.
Achilles tendonitis and Achilles tendinitis are the same thing.
Continually using your Achilles tendon while it is injured will lead to a more serious and/or chronic injury.
Dear MendMeShop, First, I would like to thank you for your outstanding customer service. Secondly, I want to tell you what the ultrasound unit has done for me.
I injured my Achilles tendon during college baseball many years ago. It has been a nagging injury since and has prevented me pursuing many activities. I gave up trying to run several years ago due to the pain. I have been to several orthopedists, podiatrists, and a neuromuscular specialist with little to no results.
I happened onto your site and ordered the ultrasound unit out of desperation. At the risk of sounding fanatical, it has been nothing short of miraculous. The pain in my heel had become debilitating to the point that it altered my lifestyle. I would do anything to avoid having to walk any distance due to the discomfort.
After following the protocol outlined in the manual that comes with the unit, and being very diligent using the unit, I was essentially pain-free after about four weeks of use. I am now starting a training program to run a marathon for the first time next year. My three children have already committed to fly in and run the race with me, so I can't back out. I should mention that I am 55 years old.
I can't thank you enough for the support you offer. I have recommended you and will continue to recommend you to anyone who will listen. Rating: Dr. James Dittoe
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