Pure Wool Pressure Relief Heel Protector Booties (Pair)
Providing complete coverage with a closed-toe design, these Pure Wool Pressure Relief Heel Protector Booties (Pair) reduce friction on heels when lying down for long periods of time and keep your feet warm and comfortable. Made from 100% natural wool pile, these booties provide an incredible level of cushioning while also reducing friction and shear force.
What's Included?
Key Features and Benefits
- Made with natural fibres for a luxurious feel and optimal comfort
- Cushions your heels to reduce their level of pressure
- Universal size with large opening allows space for all foot sizes
- Soft straps allow you to adjust the fit without placing the feet under any excess pressure
- Machine-washable design allows you to ensure hygiene over a longer period of time
- Ideal for bedbound and immobile patients
- Excellent heat retention and temperature regulating properties
- Crimped fibres of deep wool pile to absorb shock and impact
- Prevents pressure sores and ulcers forming
Targeted Pressure Relief for Heels
According to Wound Management and Prevention, heels are among the most common areas where pressure ulcers can form as they are exposed to friction, moisture and concentrated force when laying in bed for extended periods of time. By placing a soft and cushioning layer around your foot, pressure is taken off the heel and proper circulation is promoted, preventing the formation of sores.
What Is Pressure Relief?
Pressure relief is the use of a soft and cushioned surface that frequently comes into contact with vulnerable parts of the body. For example, a pressure relief mattress is designed to cushion the back so that the downward force generated by the body is evenly distributed, preventing the build up of pressure in one specific area.
Why Is Relieving Pressure Important?
If you have been assessed as susceptible to pressure sores and ulcers, it's vital you work to relieve the amount of pressure placed on the affected area. If you don't, the tissue underneath can puncture, tear or even rupture, forming painful sores, ulcers and abscesses. These pure wool pressure relievers protect your joints from impact and disperse built-up pressure around your heels, helping to prevent sores.
Pure-Wool Pile for Comfort and Heat Retention
Manufactured from pure wool pile, these luxurious protectors provide exemplary heat retention and temperature regulation, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. Wool has excellent insulating qualities due to its crimped fibres and works to reduce moisture, helping to keep you dry and comfortable.
Soft and Cushioned Exterior
It's not enough to simply cushion the inside of the heel at the affected area. These Pure Wool Heel Protectors bolster the exterior with an incredible amount of wool in order to mitigate the effect of impacts and absorb shock before it can travel through the guard and cause damage to the heel.
Supplied in a Universal Size
The Pressure Relief Wool Booties are supplied in a single universal size that has been designed to fit most people, including those with swollen feet and/or ankles. To accommodate as many users as possible, the protector booties have a wide opening with an adjustable tongue, and the fit can be adjusted using soft-touch straps.
Machine Washable for Lasting Hygiene
When you are protecting against pressure, you want to ensure that anything that comes in contact with the skin is hygienic and sanitised. To aid with this, the Pure Wool Heel Protectors are machine washable, ensuring that you can keep your feet as fresh as possible, accelerating the healing time for pressure sores.
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