Description

Bed sores on the heels and ankles can be painful, debilitating, and difficult to heal. Left untreated, they can lead to hospitalisation. GlideWear Heel & Ankle Protection Socks are designed for people in long-term care, hospice, or on bed rest — as well as people who use wheelchairs. GlideWear Heel & Ankle Protection Socks use patented technology to protect skin and reduce the friction and shear that cause bed sores (also called “pressure sores” or “pressure ulcers”). Unlike foam or blow-up booties, GlideWear socks stay in place. They can be worn alone or over or under thicker socks for warmth.

Available in black or white in S, M or L.

GlideWear Heel & Ankle Protection Socks are ideal for:

• People with lower extremity neuropathy (common with diabetes) who are at-risk for skin breakdown on the heels and ankles
• Wheelchair users who have redness, pain, or bedsores on their heels or ankles.
• Seniors with limited mobility who spend much of the day in bed, sitting, or in a wheelchair.
• People recovering from surgery who are temporarily bed-bound.
• People who use orthotics, walking boots (cast boots), or orthopaedic footwear.