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A month of healthcare engagement: Algeos’ role across five key events
Last week, Team Algeos proudly participated in five major events that spanned podiatry, education, and healthcare advocacy.
These occasions offered an incredible opportunity to showcase our innovative products and close partnerships, connect with healthcare professionals, and inspire the next generation of podiatrists and therapists. From careers fairs to international conferences, here’s a detailed recap of our whirlwind week of activity.
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Algeos steps forward with orthotic and diabetic innovations at Podiatry 2024
Algeos returns to the Royal College of Podiatry conference in 2024 to showcase its new partnerships, advancements in podiatric technology, and brand-new educational offering.
Exhibiting across two stands, two demo zones, and workshop area, the team are bringing exciting new product launches, partnerships, and space for foot health professionals to get stuck in with orthotic therapy and diabetic foot solutions.
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World Sepsis Day: Addressing Sepsis Risk in Diabetic Patients
Diabetic patients face a higher risk of sepsis due to slow-healing wounds and infections. Early detection through neuropathy testing and using off-loading cushions or advanced insoles like Levabo Heel Up can prevent ulcers from turning into severe infections. Proper foot care, daily inspections, and hygiene are crucial.
On World Sepsis Day, let’s focus on protecting diabetic patients through proactive care and education to reduce the risk of life-threatening sepsis.
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Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers Dont Heal Fast
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases amongst adults in the UK, affecting roughly 4.3 million people and responsible for 174 amputations every week. Diabetic foot ulcers occur in between 10% and15% of people living with diabetes and, if left unmanaged, can lead to serious complications for the individual.
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How do Therapeutic Insoles Support Diabetes and Pressure Relief?
Therapeutic insoles are designed to provide, support, alignment, and relief for various foot conditions or biomechanical issues. They help support the arch, redistributing pressure evenly across the foot and providing stability. They can correct biomechanical imbalances in the feet by aligning the foot properly, and can help alleviate associated discomfort or prevent injuries.
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A Healthy home: Solutions for pain management and comfort in care homes
here are just over 17,000 care homes in the UK: 14,535 in England, 1,024 in Wales, 1,025 in Scotland and 405 in Northern Ireland. Each care home is responsible for the care of anywhere from 1-50+ residents at any given time.
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10 Things that Prevent Pressure Ulcers
A pressure ulcer is an injury to the skin and underlying tissue, typically occurring when a person is confined to a bed or chair for prolonged periods of time. By disrupting the blood flow to an area under consistent pressure causes the skin to expand, which then develops into a pressure ulcer.