WOOL- the miracle fibre, is now used world-wide for Pressure Sore Prevention and Treatment. Specially processed natural wool creates an environment that prevents and treats pressure sores, bedsores and decubitus ulcers. WOOL attached to the skin ( Medical Sheepskin) and WOOL shorn from Merino sheep that is knitted into a backing material ( Nursing Fleece and Pressure Smart XD ) is used to create Pressure Sore Prevention products- see PRODUCTS
Down-Under Wool began importing the first Australian Medical Sheepskin and Medical Lambswool products to North America in 1988. These natural therapeutic products have been used for the Prevention of Pressure Sores and enhancing user comfort. Pressure sores, commonly known as bed sores, readily develop in people confined to a bed or chair. Usually, sores develop first in the tail bone area of the body followed by the heels and ankles.
Pressure sores are painful and debilitating and will not develop if healthy skin is cared for properly. Good skin care ensures good blood circulation and skin aeration. Authentic Australian Medical Sheepskins ensure protection by promoting good blood circulation and aeration of healthy skin.
Australian Medical Sheepskins and Merino Wool products prevent Pressure Sores by:
