Algeos expands pressure-care portfolio through new Caversham® partnership
Algeos has expanded its pressure-care portfolio through a new distribution partnership with Caversham®, making four specialist Class I medical devices available to healthcare professionals and care providers across the UK.
Heel pain can be a real hindrance. It can affect your daily activities, from walking to standing for long periods. Heel cushions are a popular solution. They are designed to provide comfort and alleviate pain. But how do heel cushions work? They absorb shock and redistribute pressure away from painful areas.
Hard skin on your feet can be uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. Whether it's the tough skin on your heels or the hardened patches on your big toe, this common issue can be addressed with the right techniques and tools.
Podiatry felt, also known as chiropody felt, is a versatile tool widely used in foot care to alleviate discomfort from conditions such as corns, calluses, blisters, and ulcers. Its primary function is to redistribute pressure away from sensitive areas, providing immediate relief and promoting healing.
There are currently an estimated 4.8 million people in the UK living with diabetes. Of that cohort, approximately 10% will develop a diabetic foot ulcer. To help you understand and prevent these issues, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about diabetic foot ulcers.
In the UK, over 4.9 million people have the condition, with a further 13.6 million people at increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the implications of diabetes to the individual can be severe. Without proper preventative care, people with the condition are at risk of complications such as foot ulceration, which can lead to lower-limb amputation. Lets look at offloading pressure and some of the tools available to achieve this.
Toes can sometimes overlap or underlap the other toes and can be the cause of constant irritation. The cause of underlapping or overlapping toes is generally unknown.