Can I Swim with a Torn Achilles?
Yes! Safely swim in pools or the sea with your torn Achilles. The natural swimming motion keeps your foot plantar flexed (pointed), making it safe in combination with our splint.
Can I Swim with a Torn Achilles?
Yes! Safely swim in pools or the sea with your torn Achilles. The natural swimming motion keeps your foot plantar flexed (pointed), making it safe in combination with our splint.
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Why Swimming is Ideal for Achilles Recovery
Your foot naturally stays in the safe plantar flexed position while swimming
Natural Foot Position
Flutter kick and swimming strokes keep your foot naturally pointed (plantar flexed) - the safe position for healing
Maintain Fitness
Stay fit during recovery - it's hard to exercise with one leg, but swimming allows you to stay active safely
Better Than Boot Covers
Unlike Limbo covers that just protect your boot, our splint actually supports your Achilles while being fine with water
Works in Pools & Sea
Our splint handles water well (though not fully waterproof), keeping your Achilles supported in pools and sea
Swimming Safety Guidelines
Important precautions for safe aquatic activity
Essential Safety Rules
Always get medical clearance first
Get clearance from your surgeon or physiotherapist before swimming.
Never put weight on your injured foot
Use a pool ladder, sit and slide in, or have assistance when getting in and out.
Wait for wound healing
Make sure your surgical incision is fully healed before entering water.
Why Swimming is Perfect for Achilles Recovery
Your foot naturally stays in plantar flexion (pointed toes) during swimming—exactly the safe position for Achilles healing. The flutter kick maintains this protective position, and you can stay fit during recovery when exercising with one leg is otherwise difficult.
Where to Swim
🏊♂️ Pools (Recommended)
The safest choice. Calm water, pool edge for support, and controlled environment make entry and exit easier.
🌊 Sea (Be Cautious)
Possible but requires extra care. Watch for waves. Always rinse splint with fresh water after to remove salt.
Why Our Splint Beats Boot Covers
Limbo covers only protect your boot—you'd still wear that heavy, uncomfortable boot in the water. Our splint actually supports your Achilles tendon while handling water well. Lightweight, comfortable, and therapeutic.
💡 Did you know?
Some surgeons make custom swimming splints for their patients using moldable plastic and neoprene. It shows swimming with Achilles support isn't just possible—it's recommended by medical professionals. You're welcome to try making one yourself, but our professionally designed splint makes it much easier.
💧 After Swimming
Rinse your splint with fresh water and let it air dry. That's it!
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This worked great and kept me from having to wear my big clunky walking boot to bed! So glad I found this. I couldn't sleep with that walking boot at night!! Great product.
Brandon 🇺🇸Wonderful device and splendid service...
Brilliant device. Arrived the day after it was ordered. Delighted in all respects.
Louise 🇬🇧Total game changer for sleeping while recovering!...
Finally got the restful sleep I needed. The cast and heavy dirty boot made sleep tough. If you're recovering from an achilles rupture buy this immediately.
Chad 🇺🇸Night time saviour
This is a saviour for night time wearing. So much easier than the big boot. Five weeks down and another five or six to go. Would have struggled with the full boot.
John 🇬🇧Eine absolute Erleichterung!...
Nach der OP an der Achillessehne war diese Schiene eine Erleichterung in der Nacht! Würde ich auf alle Fälle empfehlen wenn man wieder durchschlafen möchte!
Afantee 🇩🇪Peace of mind for Achilles injuries...
A great alternative to wearing the walking boot to bed, without worrying about inadvertently straightening or knocking your foot.
Paul 🇬🇧Perfect splint for achilles injury recovery...
It literally takes a few secs to put on and remove. Its comfortable as well. Highly recommend.
Vivek 🇺🇸Superb
Really useful after my dreadful Achilles tendon tear when I didn't want to wear the boot in bed!
Az 🇬🇧Well designed product....
This product is well designed. It gives good protection to injured Achilles' tendon whilst sleeping. Allows much better sleep compared to the pressure boot.
Jonathan 🇬🇧