{"product_id":"ossur-rebound-achilles-heel-wedge-kit","title":"Ossur Rebound Achilles Heel Wedge Kit","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65; color: #111; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 28px;\"\u003eOssur Rebound \u003cstrong\u003eAchilles Heel Wedge Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e | Cast Boot Accessory for Achilles Rupture Rehab\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOssur Rebound Achilles Heel Wedge Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the clinical standard for both functional (non-surgical) and post-surgical rehabilitation of Achilles tendon ruptures. Designed to work with walking boots, the kit provides adjustable plantar flexion angles that can be progressively modified throughout recovery — giving clinicians and patients precise control at every stage of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eEach kit contains \u003cstrong\u003e1 wedge\u003c\/strong\u003e constructed from multiple stackable layers. Layers are removed one at a time as rehabilitation progresses, gradually reducing the plantar flexion angle. Sized kits (Small, Medium, Large) include a wedge with \u003cstrong\u003e3 layers\u003c\/strong\u003e; the Universal kit includes a larger wedge with \u003cstrong\u003e5 layers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ossur Rebound Achilles Wedge Kit components showing stackable layers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/0139\/0694\/files\/Achilles-Wedge-Kit.jpg?v=1720545411\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eClinical Indications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull or partial Achilles tendon ruptures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional rehabilitation during non-surgical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-surgical Achilles tendon repair recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditions requiring immobilization in plantar flexion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 560px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #2c2c2c; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #2c2c2c; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eKit Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #2c2c2c; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #2c2c2c; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eBoot Size Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #2c2c2c; text-align: left; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eWedge Configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAWK0001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eSmall Boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e1 wedge — 3 removable layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAWK0005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMedium Boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e1 wedge — 3 removable layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAWK0009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eLarge Boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e1 wedge — 3 removable layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAWK00015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eMedium – X-Large Boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e1 large wedge — 5 removable layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e*Universal kit fits Medium through X-Large boot sizes only. Each kit contains 1 wedge; layers are peeled away progressively as rehabilitation advances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"background-color: #f0f4f8; border-left: 5px solid #2c2c2c; border-radius: 4px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCompatible Walking Boots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eThe Achilles Wedge Kit is designed to insert directly into the \u003cstrong\u003eOssur Rebound Air\u003c\/strong\u003e cast boot family and is also compatible with virtually \u003cstrong\u003eany walking boot\u003c\/strong\u003e used for Achilles treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orthotape.com\/products\/ossur-rebound-air-medical-cam-walking-boot-short-low-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOssur Rebound Air Cast Boot – Short\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orthotape.com\/products\/ossur-rebound-air-medical-cam-walking-boot-tall-high-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOssur Rebound Air Cast Boot – Tall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orthotape.com\/collections\/medical-cam-cast-boot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #2c2c2c; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 4px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShop All Cast Boots →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWhat is an Achilles tendon rupture and how does a wedge kit help recovery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\"\u003eAn Achilles tendon rupture is a complete or partial tear of the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is one of the most serious soft tissue injuries in the lower extremity. The heel wedge kit holds the foot in plantar flexion (toes pointed down) inside a walking boot, reducing tension on the healing tendon. As healing progresses, layers are removed one at a time to gradually bring the foot back to a neutral position — a process called progressive mobilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eWill this wedge kit fit my walking boot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\"\u003eYes — the Ossur Rebound Achilles Wedge Kit is designed to fit the Ossur Rebound Short and Tall Air cast boots, and is also compatible with virtually any walking boot used for Achilles tendon treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow many wedges are included, and how do the layers work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\"\u003eEach kit contains 1 wedge made up of multiple stackable layers. Sized kits (Small, Medium, Large) include a wedge with 3 layers; the Universal kit includes a larger wedge with 5 layers. As rehabilitation progresses, layers are removed one at a time to gradually reduce the plantar flexion angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eCan this be used after Achilles tendon surgery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\"\u003eYes. The kit is clinically indicated for both non-surgical (functional) and post-surgical rehabilitation of Achilles tendon rupture. Always follow your surgeon’s specific protocol for wedge removal timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow long does Achilles tendon recovery take in a walking boot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\"\u003eMost Achilles tendon ruptures require 8–12 weeks of boot immobilization, with progressive wedge removal beginning around weeks 2–4 depending on the treatment protocol. Non-surgical protocols typically involve earlier mobilization than surgical repair. Return to full activity varies widely — most patients return to sport at 6–12 months post-injury. Your orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist will guide your specific timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 14px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships from NJ or CA warehouse in 2–3 business days based on your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003eOrthoTape.com is an authorized Ossur dealer. Authentic product. 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