Affordable Solutions for Treating and Preventing
Heel Ulcers
Our Heel rest liner is made of Air-0-tech fabric that allows a layer of
air to flow freely around the calf, ankle, and foot to keep the skin
surface cool and dry. The Air-0-tech fabric also provides a soft
cushion layer to further enhance circulation to the extremity.
Air-0-tech is a low friction fabric that helps to decrease shearing, which is
one of the major contributing factors of Decubitus Ulcers. This low shear
fabric is also instrumental in reducing the instances of new ulcers.
Milsport utilizes an ergonomic calf pad that fits the contours of the lower
leg to reduce pressure points at the skin surface. The calf pad has
excellent recovery and cushioning properties, completely floats the heel,
and insures that the ulcer is free from any further pressure or contact
with external surfaces.
Our customizable strapping system also utilizes our Air-0-tech fabric, and was created to
provide an "open air design", leaving non-affected areas uncovered.
How it Works
Our Air-0-tech fabric is treated
with an anti-microbial/anti-odor
treatment that is extremely
effective against harmful bacteria
that cause odor. This treatment is
effective against many bacteria
including Staphylococcus.
Features of the Best
Heel Protection Product
on the Market
The Heel Rest is equipped with an open heel cavity that allows free air-flow to the heel and wound. Because there is no contact with the heel, ulcers can be left covered or uncovered, as desired.
 1. Open front design keeps you cool with minimal foot coverage.
2. Anti-microbial fabric that kills harmful bacteria that cause
odor.
3. Ergonomically designed calf pad completely floats the heel
and reduces pressure points.
4. Extended toe helps prevent linens from shearing sensitive
toes.
5. Flip back toe design allows dual positioning of foot.
6. Air-O-Tech fabric liner that creates air-flow around the calf
and foot to keep you cool and dry.
7. Air-0-tech fabric provides a soft cushion layer that helps to
eliminate poor circulation to the ulcer and foot.
8. Open heel cavity design allows for free air-flow to the heel
and effected area.
9. Extra long adjustment straps can be cut to size to provide
custom fit.
10. Patient specific strapping system allows customizable fit.
11. Machine washable and reusable.
Antibacterial efficacy of nano silver finished fabric on Staphylococcus Aureus and preliminary test on its safety.
Studies show that the cotton/polyester blend fabrics finished with silver
nanoparticles had excellent antibacterial effect against a Gram positive
bacteria, S. aureus. These findings agree well with the experimental data
reported by Lee et al.,(2003) and Yeo et al., (2003). Kim et al.,(2007)
suggested that the inhibitory activity of silver nanoparticles was
influenced by free radical generated on the surface of silver nanoparticles.
The result of durability to wash of the treated fabric also showed
long-lasting bacteriostatic effect. The S. aureus was completely abated on
the silver finished textile even after being exposure to20 consecutive
typical careful hand launderings condition. This verifies that nanosized
silver particles, as observed in SEM images, were firmly attached onto the
fiber surfaces. Primary irritation test in rabbit was examined to investigate
the effects of dermal exposure of the treated fabric. Based on the results,
nano silver treated textile did not show any visible signs of skin irritation.
MU. J. Nat.Sci. Special Issue on Nanotechnology(2008) Vol. 7(1)
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