A heel protector elevates the legs and raises up the heels of the feet, to prevent pressure sores from forming or to aid in the healing of existing ulcers. It elevates the legs, to relax the spine and prevent leg and lower back pain.
It's also easy for family caregivers to use. The higher end of the Heels Off device is placed under the elderly parent's knees, and the heels are suspended from the lower end.
Features include:
- Lifts heels off the bed for total pressure relief
- Off-loads both heels
- Prevents formation of pressure sores
- Aids in healing existing ulcers
- Decreases leg and lower back pain
- Elevates legs to relax spine
- Convoluted foam surface contours to position and stabilize legs
- Cover protects against skin-damaging friction
- Wipes clean for easy care
For more information, visit the Skil-Care website.