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Footwear
How do pressure ulcers form? When skin is starved of nutrients and oxygen for too long, the tissue dies and a pressure ulcer forms. Even slight rubbing or friction on the skin may cause minor pressure ulcers. When do pressure ulcers occur? Typically a person is at risk from developing pressure ulcers when they are experiencing an extended stay in hospital or spending long periods laying or sitting in the same position. Moisture management is a key factor in preventing ulcer development and wool naturally absorbs up to 30% of its weight in water. Wool’s natural thermal control capabilities mean these products act as a warming agent in winter and the reverse in summer - enabling use all year round. Being anti-bacterial and antimicrobial, wool has natural odour prevention. Each product is machine washable - which not only makes it easy to keep clean but also increases the product’s lifespan without compromising its therapeutic properties. Pressure Reducing Capabilities of Shear Footwear Comfort Boots Shear & Friction Management,Moisture Management, Machine Washable , Thermal Control Capabilities , Natural Odour Prevention, Anti-Bacterial
Boots Wrap Around
The Shear Comfort® Wrap Around Boots share many of the special properties of the Pressure Care Boots with the key difference being that the toes are enclosed and therefore protected by the sheepskin at the front.
Available in Small, Medium and Large
The Shear Comfort® Pressure Care Boot has been designed for those at risk of foot ulcers. These may occur as a consequence of diabetes. Foot swelling, such as with oedema, can be readily accommodated.
Available in Extra Small, Small, Medium and Large
Priced at $110.00
The Shear Comfort® Short Slipper Boot is ideal for indoor use and in bed where the whole foot is at risk of ulcers. The large tongue and generously sized Velcro straps allow for both normal and swollen feet.
Available in Small,Medium and Large
Priced at $119.00
This product has been designed to protect the entire lower limb. In addition the Shear Comfort® Tall Slipper Boot is particularly suitable for those with diabetes and at great risk for leg ulcers. The Tall Slipper Boot can be worn in bed, in a chair or in the wheelchair and allows for the use of compression bandages or support hosiery.
Priced at $161.00
If this page was of interest you may wish to view our page on Walking Aids.
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For many of us, the days of wearing thongs as footwear are well and
truely over. For those that are bed ridden, Wheelchair bound, have blood circulation problems,
limited mobility, are diabetic or who experience joint pains pressure ulcers are a part of life and
require the correct footwear.
Pressure Care Boots
Short Slipper Boots
Tall Slipper Boots
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