Leg and heel pressure ulcers are common in many healthcare settings, affecting all age groups, and are costly in terms of human suffering and use of resources.
Feet of people confined to a bed are very susceptible to the development of Pressure Sores, Bed Sores and Decubitus Ulcers. Pressure sores on heels and ankles occur too frequently and can usually be prevented.
Pressure, friction and moisture reduction is necessary if foot bedsores are to be prevented. Australian Medical Sheepskin and Merino Wool products are the best cost effective devices available for the prevention of pressure sores. Scroll down this page to see products that prevent pressure sores on the feet. Use the Shoe Size Chart below to determine the size that you need.
SHOE SIZE FINDER CHART:
1. Place a piece of paper on the floor
2. Stand on the piece of paper.
3. Place a mark on the paper at your heel and at the tip of your longest toe.
4. Measure the distance between the 2 marks and use the table below.
Shoe Size Conversion Table for Adult Men and Women.
Europe
35
35½
36
37
37½
38
38½
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46½
48½
Europe
Japan Men
21.5
22
22.5
23
23.5
24
24.5
25
25.5
26
26.5
27.5
28.5
29.5
30.5
31.5
Japan Men
Japan Ladies
21
21.5
22
22.5
23
23.5
24
24.5
25
25.5
26
27
28
29
30
31
Japan Ladies
U.S. & Canada Men
3½
4
4½
5
5½
6
6½
7
7½
8
8½
9
10½
11½
12½
14
U.S. & Canada Men
U.S. & Canada Women
5
5½
6
6½
7
7½
8
8½
9
9½
10
10.5
12
13
14
15.5
U.S. & Canada Women
Inches
9
91/8
9¼
93/8
9½
95/8
9¾
97/8
10
101/8
10¼
10½
10¾
11
11¼
11½
Inches
Centimeters
22.8
23.1
23.5
23.8
24.1
24.5
24.8
25.1
25.4
25.7
26
26.7
27.3
27.9
28.6
29.2
Centimeters
Down-Under Wool offers a variety of Medical Footwear products for the Prevention of Pressure Sores. All products are made from Medical Sheepskin or Merino Lambswool. All use the "miracle properties" of wool to reduce pressure, skin moisture and shear ..the 3 most common causes of Pressure Sores and Decubitus Ulcers.
Medical Wool Footcare features:
Covered seams and high wool fiber density to protect feet from external damage.
Pressure redistribution properties that help to dissipate the build-up of pressure, reducing the risk of internal tissue damage
Shear reduction properties that reduce the risk of friction damage
air insulation in the wool that helps to promote better blood circulation
moisture absorbing properties of wool; that reduces the risk of skin maceration from sweat accumulation
Use of Medical Sheepskin Footwear is important for those with diabetes.
Medical sheepskin will prevent:
Nerve and blood vessel damage that often leads to amputation
Greater risk of damage to the feet, deformation, and slow recovery
Ulceration with risk of infection, which can be lethal.
Protecting feet from damage could be a life saver!
Click on a picture to Order or for product information.
Shear Comfort Heel Protectors (SC112) - Made from HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin, these Heel Protectors offer the ultimate in heel protection. The dense Merino wool pile protects by reducing pressure and shear while absorbing moisture to protect the skin. A large velcro strap goes over the top of the foot to hold the Heel Protector in place. Machine washable in Woolskin.
The Pressure Care Assist XD provides the ideal environment for the feet' while in bed. It is made up of a 12 " X 26" Pressure Smart XD 1900 Merino wool pad with side flaps that wrap round the mattress to keep the pad in place. The Pressure Care Assist provides excellent pressure reduction when placed under the calves and heels. The Pressure Care Assist is machine washable and is conditioned and disinfected when washed in Woolskin.
Wrap the whole foot in luxurious, machine washable Wool-Pile. The foot is placed on the sole and the tongue folds up over the foot; being held in place by Velcro flaps. One size fits all. Sold in pairs. To order, click:Bootie.
Cold feet? We have the solution. Lambswool Footwarmers will place soft, soothing warm lambswool against your skin- ending cold foot discomfort. Made from luxurious Merino lambswool, finished with a knitted stretchy ankle top. No seams at pressure points. Machine washable. Keeps feet warm and dry. Sold in pairs. Available as Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. Now available with a non-slip sole.
Cold Feet?? Not any more if you wear our new Merino Woolly Footwarmers. Made from fine Merino wool, these Woolly Footwarmers offer the best in comfort and protection. Wear in bed, or sitting in a chair. Can be used as boot liners also. Ideal for those people who have poor foot circulation and always seem to have "cold feet".
Surrounds heel with dense pile, machine washable Medical Sheepskin. Held in place by a Velcro strap. Reduces heel pressure, absorbs moisture and protects against bedsores. One size fits all.
