Do you have a friend or loved one suffering from Diabetes? |
New Foot Protection
for Bedridden Diabetics
Do you have a friend or loved one suffering from Diabetes? |
Each year 650,00 people are newly diagnosed with diabetes.
There are now more than 16 million Americans who have diabetes.
One of the first words of advice a diabetic hears is, "Watch your feet."
It isn't long before diabetics learn that their feet are precious, and very
vulnerable. Those developing neuropathy have been known to come
out of bed screaming when a spouse jerks the cover up unexpectedly
over those sensitive toes.
Nowhere is this vulnerability to the feet more obvious than when visiting
the chronic bedridden patient in a nursing home because bedsores and
feet just seem to go in pairs. The heels and the toes snag attention daily.
Have you ever heard the term "Pressure Ulceration?"
The chafing of the sheets and the weight of the blankets constantly abrade
these poorly circulated extremities and bedsores can appear as if by magic
even under the best of care.
Even a short stay in the hospital can be hazardous for
the diabetic when one or both feet are immobilized.
But, take a look at what orthosis foot protection gives you.
The first thing to notice is that the material it is made of
BREATHES. It is also extremely lightweight. Next, it can
be put on or off in a matter of seconds.
That cap at the toes won't let the sheet drag over them or rest on them.
The toes are soundly protected. The heel is gently suspended in mid-air
so that up to 99% of the abrasion from being in bed is eliminated. Best
of all, air circulates freely around the heel and the ankle to enhance healing.
What if the foot needs support to keep it from falling to one side or the other?
Well, on the other side of the brace is an INSTANTLY adjustable stabilizer bar
with the capability of holding the foot in exactly the right position while STILL
letting the foot rest completely.
Staff can even use the device to treat or prevent rotation of the hip,
knee and ankle, all at one time. It is invaluable in treating Ankle
Flexion Contractures. For the wind-tossed patient who consciously
or unconsciously can't lie still, staff can add an abduction bar to prevent leg scissoring.
Back now to the material. It is machine washable, antibacterial and antimicrobial.
The quality is obvious at a glance. The product is also guaranteed for a full year
and with good care should last for many years. All of us have seen similar devices
with the straps so poorly made they sag and stretch in what seems like a matter of
hours? These straps won't. They are made from high end Velcro® Fasteners.
These straps look better, feel better, work better and last far, far longer. Not even
muscle men can jerk them apart, yet they open easily and can be readily repositioned.
The comfort of the patient should always come first. Caregivers must adjust the product
as stress points are revealed later by the patient.
You may also want to read about:
Bedsores. Pressure Ulcerations. Diabetes. Orthosis.
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About the author: Lin Stone is a professional author, writer, photographer. His home page can be found at http://www.talewins.com/LinStone.htm with links to his books, and many of his articles and essays which have been published.
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