Sheepskin Heel Protector Is The Ultimate In Comfort

To aid in recovery and to protect bed sores from wreaking havoc in a patient's life, it is very important that you buy a pair of Sheepskin Heel Protector. The heel is the most pressed area in a patient's body especially when he is lying in bed on a constant basis. Painful pressure ulcers could form and unless that is dealt with, the patient will be subjected to a number of painful sores resulting in bacterial infections. So he needs something that is comfortable, soothing and reliable. The heels while rubbing against the sheets or pads will cause a lot of discomfort and this little padding prevents the skin from breaking. The Sheepskin Heel Protector is the most preferred choice among doctors and health care professionals because it is something the patient can use all year through. That is why the material of the heel protector is very important. The Sheepskin Heel Protector can regulate the temperature all by itself and will give the patient warmth during cold winter days and coolness during hot summers. Companies that manufacture Sheepskin Heel Protector use medical grade sheepskin fleece for all their products.

The heel protector has velcro fastenings so it stays put when the heel is wrapped in it. The velcro even makes it easier to put on and remove. The heel stays comfortable with no pressure anywhere, but lets in enough air and makes sure there is enough blood circulation for the feet. It prevents surface moisture and friction from happening, because friction is one cause for the skin to break and bleed. Once the protector is adorned on the feet, equal pressure is applied on all areas of the feet allowing for equal blood circulation and pressure distribution.

The sheepskin heel protectors have other uses too. It is good for patients who have arthritis pain, diabetic and unhedema sufferers too. Another advantage of this sheepskin protector is that it is machine washable if the settings are kept on the 'wool' mode and you can even tumble dry it once it is rinsed. To remove all the germs and bacteria, you can wash it at high temperature too. The Sheepskin Heel Protector is available for sale at the online store of OJ Medical and you get them as single pieces or as a pair; it depends on how many you want to buy. You don't have to look for any particular size because one will be enough for all kinds of feet. It is really thick and made of natural wool; could be a bit expensive, but worth a buy.

Also go through this article on reusable bed pads