Testimonials

This splint saves patients and staff time. It also facilitates an efficient pathway for scanning and making decisions about treatment.

Simply brilliant - and brilliantly simple

I recently began using the Thetis Night Splint overnight. My regular boot is good for daily use but very heavy and uncomfortable to sleep in - the night splint has been revolutionary for me! It keeps my foot perfectly in place but without being bulky, meaning I can sleep more comfortably with no fear of hurting my Achilles tendon. I would highly recommend everyone and anyone to use this product during your recovery from Achilles rupture.

The Thetis Night Splint is a lot slimmer and far more lightweight than the orthopaedic boot I was sleeping in. It allows me to move my leg more freely but still stops me from flexing my toes beyond a certain point, which is ideal whilst the tendon heals. The splint even comes in my favourite colour, so I was sold the minute I saw it!

When I tore my own Achilles tendon, the hardest part of the recovery was having to wear the hospital boot in bed at night for many weeks. My only option was to make myself a splint using plaster-cast materials and make-shift straps. It is fantastic that Thetis Medical have produced this night-splint. It is certain to improve the recovery experience for patients.

Achilles re-implanted 2 weeks ago. Moon boot with 5 wedges at night = worst sleep. This arrived and has transformed my recovery. As a consultant surgeon myself I completely endorse this simple yet brilliant device.

This is a saviour for night time wearing. So much easier than the big boot. You need to be careful of getting up. I started using a crutch initially but as confidence grew just tried to ensure that I was careful. Five weeks down and another five or six to go. Would have struggled with the full boot.

Works great to keep the achilles tendon in relaxed state when recovering from a achilles injury or post-op. It literally takes a few secs to put on and remove. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and its working well. I take my boots off for the night and wear this while sleeping. Its comfortable as well. Highly recommend if you are in the recovery stage of an achilles rupture post-op and out of the cast.

Magificent thinking and huge contribution to wellbeing when the little things seem to be non trivial any more. In a challenging period, where I am limited in mobility, this product allowed me removing the heavy and clumsy boot at night, get my foot ventilazed, and improving my sleep. Excellent product!

Having ruptured my right Achilles 3 year ago and wearing my boot 24/7 for 12 weeks there was no product like this available. Sadly I ruptured my left Achilles recently and on advice of my consultant bought this device for night time. The improvement in quality of sleep has been significant. It provides perfect amount of support and is comfortable. Highly recommended

I recently started to use the night splint to obviously sleeping in. My regular boot is heavy and really good for daily use but really uncomfortable to sleep in, so the night splint has been revolutionary for me. I am able to sleep a lot easier and I have no fear or hurting my Achilles as the splint keeps my foot perfectly in place whilst not being bulky and uncomfortable. I would highly recommend every and anyone to use this product in your recovery from Achilles repair.

Brilliant device. Arrived the day after it was ordered. Delighted in all respects.

Bring summer I was finding that big boot for protecting my leg too hot. I got approval from a Dr that using this when sleep from week 4 would be fine. It has made such a difference!

2 months ago I tore my Achilles Tendon and subsequently had to have an operation to repair it. My surgeon recommended I purchase one of these for sleeping in. It has made sleeping so much easier, no need to have a large, cumbersome boot on in bed, but still proving enough support to ensure I don't accidentally stretch out my tendon in my sleep.

This is a great idea, wasn't looking forward too keeping the aircast boot on all day and night.

This product is well designed. It gives good protection to injured Achilles' tendon whilst sleeping. Allows much better sleep compared to the pressure boot.

Basic item but for very good for sleeping with the out the boot so much more comfortable

This item saved me from going crazy with a boot following my operation to fix my leg.

I'm glad my consultant recommended this as it makes sleeping much easier.

Lightweight yet supportive, allows for a good night's sleep

A great alternative to wearing the walking boot to bed, without worrying about inadvertently straightening or knocking your foot. It is far more comfortable too, and the fact that it is being worn is a nice reminder in the morning to stop you jumping out of bed too quickly.

Ruptured Achilles is hard. And recovery is very long. I've never had "total bed rest" before. This night brace as been a savior: I can sleep and rest comfortably. It is light, cool and easy to put on. Far preferable to (not) sleeping in The Boot. Sleep is critical to recovery. It's not cheap, but worth the price for a well designed niche medical product. Other reviewers have some negative comments about design and comfort. I don't agree. Strapping a sensitive injured foot into a brace is not a usual thing and some minor strap adjustments relieved discomfort. I did consult with my Orthopedic Surgeon, as Thetis recommended. Since my surgeon also has an MA in engineering, after the caveats about not "touching down", gave approval. 2 weeks post surgery I've combined the Thetis night brace with the IWalk Hands Free crutch around the house. I can cook, clean, carry stuff in both hands and be a little less of an imposition on my spouse. Still use The Boot when I have to "gimp out" to run unavoidable errands. Prior to this injury I was very active, with decent balance and leg strength. All necessary for the above combination. Finally: be patient. Recovery from an Achilles Rupture takes time.

After surgery and post op week 2 when the splint was removed, had a horrible night sleep with the night splint. Went and bought this. Expensive but man did it help. Also was able to wear it while sitting and doing work as long as I don't step down. Boot was to tiring for it to be comfortable all day.

This worked great and kept me from having to wear my big clunky walking boot to bed! So glad I found this. I was actually able to sleep with this. I couldn't sleep with that walking boot at night!! Great product.

I had reconstructive surgery of my left Achilles' tendon and will be wearing a boot for 6 mos to a year. I read the reviews and even though it was a little expensive, it was worth every penny! I use it at night and it keeps my left foot and ankle in the proper position. I wear two socks with the brace. I can sleep comfortably with this brace! It is a lifesaver!

It does exactly as it aims, it keeps your foot pointing downwards, allowing your Achilles to heel. Much comfier than the boot!

This product is simple, uncomplicated, and does the job perfectly. I can't see how it could be improved.

I completely ruptured my achilles and had surgery. I didn't get any sleep for the first 1 1/2 months in my heavy boot. Plus deep cleaning it every night before bed got so old. I decided to buy this so I could try to get some sleep the last month in my boot! I have been sleeping so much better! I personally wouldn't recommend using this until a wedge has come out of your boot. I think you'll need more support than this product can offer right after surgery. But I think switching over to this nighttime brace about halfway through the boot recovery time felt pretty safe and comfortable. I wear a sock with it for comfort. I wish it was cheaper, but it definitely helps me get some sleep! 2 more weeks until I'm back in my shoes with a heel lift!! I hope this helps someone going through this recovery! Good luck and quick healing!

If you've ruptured your Achilles tendon... Commiserations! It's not fun. And it's not a quick recovery. You will have been given a Controlled Ankle Movement (CAM) boot and, after wearing it all day, there's no respite at night. Like me, you might find that sleeping in the boot is even harder than walking in it. It's hot. Things you don't notice during the day suddenly become impossible to ignore: a bit of pressure here, a bit of rubbing there. And you can't sleep. This is exactly what the night splint is designed to solve. And it works. As others have noted, the splint is not cheap, but it's a niche product, made by a small company, and there's little scope for economies of scale. You're paying for the expertise that went into its design too. In my view, it's worth every penny. It took me a bit of fiddling around making minor adjustments to the position and tightness of the straps to get it comfortable. It's a case of balancing security and comfort. I prioritised security and, the first night, I had tightened the strap that goes under the foot a little too much and, as a result, the splint was pressing on the top of my foot too much for a whole night's comfort. I was also concerned that the strap at the heel might cause problems, but it hasn't. In the end, I've found that I'm actually having the heel strap a little tighter than the calf and foot straps and that's got the balance between security and comfort about right. I've still found that a cotton wool make-up pad, half under the splint, at the edge nearest my small, outer toes helps: everyone's feet are different and I found that was a bit of a pressure point. However, it's worth the effort: I've been able to sleep well and the splint has remained secure. The recovery of my Achilles tendon remains on track too. In summary, then, this has been a very worthwhile purchase. It's a good example of a small company that's identified a problem and provided a solution. (Note: the Thetis website is also an excellent source of information about Achilles tendon injuries and recovery.) I would also suggest searching for the Evenup Shoe Balancer on Amazon: another helpful product but one that makes walking with a CAM boot a bit easier.

2 months ago I tore my Achilles Tendon and subsequently had to have an operation to repair it. My surgeon recommended I purchase one of these for sleeping in. It has made sleeping so much easier, no need to have a large, cumbersome boot on in bed, but still proving enough support to ensure I don't accidentally stretch out my tendon in my sleep.

I read the reviews for the night splint but nn one said much about foot size or leg length. As I am a size 3.5 (36) UK size feet and only 5 feet tall (short legs) I was rather undecided whether the small would fit as it is advertised smaller than a size 8 which is a lot bigger than I am. As you will see from the photo it fits perfectly and keeps my ruptured Achilles in place while I sleep. This is a great step forward (sorry about the pun) as although I had found a way of sleeping with my boot on, this works much better. It's lighter for a start and keeps my foot supported at the right angle. The splint sits in place with the straps done up and they don't need to be too tight to keep it secure. I wear an ankle support under it as my foot gets cold and this also seems to help keep it secure. I'm not sure about the size 8 cut off for sizing though, as I think someone with a longer leg, and bigger foot than me might need the large to get the ankle strap in the right place. You must not use the splint to weight-bear so I only use it for sleeping or resting. As a doctor and psychologist I've found my ruptured Achilles incredibly frustrating so having the splint offers a bit of comfort in miserable circumstances. The price reflects the special nature of the product, though I recognise that not everyone is as fortunate as I am and maybe totally reliant on NHS-provided aids. I found the splint through the Achilles rupture e book by Matthew Solan and if you are looking for good info on this injury the e book is definitely worth a read. If you are reading this because like me you have ruptured your Achilles I empathise and wish you well with your recovery. Please do follow your doctor's instructions to get it soonest mended.

This splint has proved the difference between a good nights sleep and barely any sleep at all. Wearing it at other odd times that boot is inconvenient also gives me confidence that I won't unexpectedly pull my foot upwards. This is a recent, unique product and maybe future iterations will use more comfortable materials but after a weeks use it's felt quite natural. I wasn't sure initially about one of the upper spur of the heel strap, specifically whether it was pulling on the tendon. However not pulling this strap to '}

Following a ski accident which snapped my achilles, returning from an operation in a vacoped boot, which is hard to sleep in i decided its worth giving it a go as its not cheap. It is comfortable and keeps your foot in the right position with no load on the tendon. So…..loads loads easier to sleep in thats for sure. I wore a sock as the straps as it made the straps more comfortable. I would deffo say go for it, if your reading this then you will understand how difficult the boot is to sleep in. Good luck

This boot was an excellent buy. I have a ruptured Achilles and this allows me to remove the big boot on occasion, just make sure you keep your toes forward during transition, someone to help would be an advantage too. Would recommend, but as the product states, "only for a ruptured Achilles."

I ruptured my achilles and spent 3 weeks "In the boot" before I finally gave in with lack of sleep and started to research products like this. I was swayed by the positive reviews on this product and took the plunge, it has genuinely been the single best decision I have made in my recovery so far, its light, easy to fit and comfortable (as long as you don't overtighten the straps). My physio has said this is fine to use when resting/sleeping but obviously not for weight bearing (which is stated *in bold*, in the instructions). If you're struggling to sleep in your heavy achilles boot and your significant other is fed up of being knocked and poked by the cumbersome boot then I'd definitely recommend purchasing one of these.