A post-op shoe (post-operative shoe) is a medical footwear device used after foot surgery, fractures, ulcer care or soft-tissue procedures to protect the foot and reduce stress during walking.
Pressure Care Management
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0151 448 1228 (UK)Pressure Care and Diabetic Foot
Pressure Relief Cushions, Patient Turning and Offloading of the Diabetic Foot
Algeos offers practical solutions for pressure care management and diabetic foot offloading, designed for people with diabetes, reduced sensation or limited mobility. Our products help redistribute pressure, reduce shear and friction, and protect at-risk skin, supporting prevention and management of pressure ulcers and diabetic foot complications.
The range includes support for the feet (including heels, toes and forefoot) as well as other vulnerable areas such as the buttocks/sacrum, back, head and legs. Each product is selected to improve comfort, promote skin health and support mobility and independence wherever possible.
Explore our pressure care and diabetic offloading range to help protect skin, manage risk and improve quality of life.
Pressure care & diabetic foot offloading hub
Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Offloading Solutions for Clinical Practice
Practical tools and products designed to support tissue viability nurses in reducing pressure damage, improving patient outcomes and protecting vulnerable skin.
Pressure ulcers remain a major clinical challenge across acute, community and long-term care. Prevention usually requires a combination of pressure redistribution, effective offloading, positioning support, skin protection and early recognition of risk.
This hub connects TVNs and multidisciplinary teams with the most relevant pressure care solutions, heel offloading products, diabetic footcare products and care sector resources already available on Algeos.
Clinical focus: pressure + shear + friction can quickly compromise vulnerable tissue. The practical goal is to reduce localised load, protect at-risk skin and support safer care pathways with products that are appropriate to the patient, the body area involved and the level of mobility.
Clinical problem areas
Heel pressure ulcers
The heel is a high-risk anatomical site with limited soft tissue coverage and frequent contact with the bed surface. In many cases the aim is complete suspension rather than simple cushioning. See the dedicated heel pressure ulcer section and the heel pressure relief guide.
Explore Heel Offloading SolutionsPressure redistribution for immobile patients
Bed-bound or chair-bound patients often need a combination of support surface selection, posture management and repositioning support. Explore pressure care management, positioning cushions and wheelchair cushions.
View Pressure Redistribution ProductsDiabetic foot offloading
For patients with neuropathy, deformity, callus or previous ulceration, targeted pressure reduction is central to prevention and recurrence management. Browse the foot and ankle offloading range, diabetic insoles and Diaped diabetic footcare solutions.
Explore Diabetic Offloading Range
Solutions by clinical goal
Offloading the heel
Heel protectors & offloading boots
Designed to fully offload the heel and reduce pressure and shear forces for patients spending prolonged periods in bed or with very limited mobility. Start with Heel Up Medium, Heel Up Long or the full Heel Up cushions category.
- Complete heel suspension where indicated
- Reduction of localised contact pressure
- Support for prevention and ongoing management
Redistributing pressure
Gel pads, cushions & felt padding
Designed to help reduce peak pressure in high-risk areas and support vulnerable tissue where posture, prolonged sitting or local pressure points are contributing factors. Useful routes include wheelchair cushions, tailbone relief cushions, chiropody felt and padding and orthotic padding materials.
- Helps spread load away from focal pressure points
- Useful where friction and shear also need consideration
- Can support seating, bed care and foot-specific pathways
Supporting diabetic foot care
Insoles, offloading footwear & walker boots
Designed for targeted plantar pressure reduction and protected mobility in ulcer prevention, post-op care and pressure-sensitive foot conditions. Key pathways include foot offloading devices, offloading and post-op footwear, DARCO All Purpose Boot and diabetic insoles.
- Supports plantar pressure reduction
- Useful for diabetic ulcer prevention and recurrence risk
- Can be paired with selective offloading insoles
When to use what
| Clinical scenario | Recommended solution | Product type / useful route |
|---|---|---|
| Bed-bound patient with heel risk | Complete heel offloading where clinically appropriate | Heel protectors and heel offloading cushions |
| High-risk skin, discomfort or early redness over sacrum / buttocks | Pressure redistribution and posture support | Pressure care cushions, bottom protection cushions |
| Chair-bound patient needing seated pressure management | Redistribute load and improve sitting support | Wheelchair cushions and seat cushions for coccyx / sacral relief |
| Patient requiring turning or side positioning support | Positioning and lateral tilt assistance | Positioning cushions and Levabo pressure care solutions |
| Diabetic plantar ulcer or high plantar loading | Targeted plantar offloading | Offloading shoes and boots, diabetic insoles |
| Post-op foot protection after surgery or wound care | Pressure reduction with protected mobility | Post-op shoes and fracture boots |
| Localised pressure point needing temporary padding or aperture | Selective pressure relief | Chiropody felt and felt usage guide |
| Diabetic foot review with concern over vascular status | Assessment alongside offloading planning | Diabetic foot dopplers and vascular doppler devices |
How to choose the right route
Identify the body area and loading pattern. Establish whether the main issue is heel suspension, plantar offloading, seated pressure, sacral risk or the need for turning support. Use the main pressure care hub as the starting point.
Match the solution to mobility level. A bed-bound patient may need complete heel offloading or positioning support, while a mobile patient with diabetic risk may be better served by offloading footwear or pressure-relieving insoles.
Consider shear, friction and skin condition. A product may cushion, but the pathway should also address transfer, slippage, moisture and tissue fragility. Explore pressure relief cushions and positioning options.
Decide whether you need full offloading or redistribution. Heel ulcer prevention often requires suspension, whereas sacral or seated risk often calls for broader redistribution. For foot ulcer pathways, compare DARCO solutions with Diaped diabetic footcare.
Build in review. Reassess fit, skin response, gait changes, compliance and any dressing or swelling changes. Use supportive guidance from care sector resources and Algeos product guides.
Downloadable resources
PDF resource
Download white paperPressure ulcer prevention white paper
Useful for teams reviewing repositioning, prevention strategies and pressure care pathways in higher-risk settings.
PDF resource
Download DARCO guideDARCO pressure relief pathway
A practical manufacturer resource covering diabetic wound care, pressure relief and foot protection options.
PDF resource
Download insole guidePressure relief insole guide
Helpful for comparing selective offloading and redistribution insole systems used in diabetic and post-op pathways.
For broader care sector downloads, brand literature and clinical resources, visit Essential Healthcare Resources for Diabetes, Pressure Care & Home Health.
Clinical rationale
Pressure and time
Sustained loading over vulnerable tissue can compromise perfusion and increase the risk of skin and soft tissue damage. This is why timely repositioning, support surface selection and local offloading matter.
Shear and friction
Pressure injury risk is not only about vertical load. Sliding, repositioning difficulty and poor posture can magnify tissue stress. This is particularly relevant in the heel, sacrum and seated patient pathways.
Targeted offloading
Offloading reduces localised stress at high-risk points. In diabetic foot care, this may involve specialist footwear, insoles or offloading devices for ulcer prevention.
Helpful guides and advice
How Levabo relieves heel pressure in bed
Useful overview of heel suspension and why targeted offloading matters in bed care.
Read guidePressure off-loading devices for foot ulcer prevention
Supports diabetic foot teams choosing between footwear and in-shoe offloading approaches.
Read guidePost-op shoes selection guide
Helps clinicians compare forefoot, heel and general recovery footwear choices.
Read guidePodiatry felt guide
Practical reading for selective pressure relief, apertures and temporary offloading with felt.
Read guidePressure care management
A broader page covering cushions, patient turning and common pressure care pathways.
Explore pageDiabetic footcare products
Connects offloading with wider diabetic foot support, assessment and prevention tools.
Explore pageOffloading & post-op footwear
Browse clinical footwear used to protect tissue, reduce load and support recovery.
Explore pageCare sector resource centre
A central place for downloadable PDFs, brand information and pathway support.
Explore resources
Popular brands, product families and solution types
Levabo
Pressure care and patient positioning solutions including heel offloading, seat protection and repositioning support.
Browse LevaboDARCO
Offloading footwear, post-op shoes and insole systems used in wound care and protected recovery pathways.
Browse DARCODiaped
Diabetic footcare solutions focused on prevention, detection and long-term protection for the foot at risk.
Browse DiapedPressure care pathways
From wheelchair cushions to heel offloading, Algeos connects product groups by clinical need rather than generic comfort claims.
Popular NHS Framework Products
Heel and pressure ulcer support
Foot offloading and diabetic pathways
Build a clearer pressure care pathway
Whether you are reviewing heel protection, seated pressure relief, diabetic ulcer prevention or post-op offloading, this page is designed to help TVNs and related teams move quickly from clinical problem to practical solution. Start with the main Pressure Care and Diabetic Foot Offloading page, then drill into pressure care management or diabetic footcare products depending on the pathway you are building.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between pressure redistribution and offloading?
Pressure redistribution spreads load across a wider area to reduce peak pressure. Offloading usually means removing or sharply reducing load from a specific anatomical site, such as the heel or plantar ulcer area. In practice, TVNs often need both approaches within one care plan.
When should heel protectors be considered?
Heel protectors are commonly considered when a patient is bed-bound, immobile or at elevated heel risk, especially where the clinical aim is to suspend the heel rather than simply add soft cushioning. Browse heel offloading options.
Are wheelchair cushions enough for every pressure ulcer prevention pathway?
No. Cushions may support seated redistribution, but they do not replace broader assessment, repositioning, skin inspection or local offloading where a specific area is under threat. Review wheelchair cushions alongside positioning support.
How does diabetic foot offloading fit into pressure ulcer prevention?
Both aim to reduce harmful load on vulnerable tissue. In diabetic foot care, the focus is often plantar pressure, neuropathy-related risk and recurrence prevention. Useful starting points are foot offloading devices and the diabetic offloading guide.
When is felt padding useful?
Felt can be useful for temporary selective pressure relief, apertures and local accommodation around pressure points or lesions. It is often part of a clinician-led pathway rather than a standalone long-term solution. See felt and padding.
What should a TVN look for when reviewing offloading footwear?
Look at the target area, sole design, stability, dressing accommodation, patient mobility, adherence and whether the goal is full protection, forefoot offloading, heel relief or broader plantar redistribution. Compare options in offloading and post-op footwear.
References
Written by Marc Cameron
Pressure Relief Products
Callusan Foot Cream Mousse - RAPID for Athletes Foot and Fungus-Sensitive Skin
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DARCO Peg Contour Universal Insole for Post-Op Shoe (Grey) £24.38 £20.32
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Diaped Diabetic Foot Inspection Mirror £9.60 £8.00
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Levabo Turn All Patient Turning Mattress System - 3C £1,628.59 £1,357.16
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Heel Up Pressure Relief Cushion for Heels - Long £24.17 £20.14
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Accoson Sphygmomanometer & Stethoscope £107.40 £89.50
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Diabetic Foot Thermometer - Non-Contact Infrared £65.33 £54.44
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Dermatonics Dry Skin Cream Balm - 2 Sizes £6.54 £5.45
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DARCO Peg Contour Universal Insole for Post-Op Shoe (Blue) - Square Toe £22.57 £18.81
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Levabo Heel Up Pressure Relief Cushion and Pump - Kids 20cm £42.16 £35.13
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Telescopic Round Inspection Mirror £11.93 £9.94
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Levabo Heel Up Pressure Relief Cushion and Pump - Long £42.16 £35.13
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Physioworx Gel Air Round Cushion £16.20 £13.50 £22.42 £18.68
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Callusan EXTRA Foot Cream for Dry Feet £9.60 £8.00 £12.74 £10.62
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Seat All Tail Bone - Sacrum Pressure Relief Cushion £16.99 £14.16
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All Up Wedge - 30 Degree Protects Against Ulcers (Pack of 12) £243.88 £203.23
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Levabo Heel Up Pressure Relief Cushion and Pump - Medium £42.16 £35.13
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Heel Up Pressure Relief Cushion - Medium £24.17 £20.14
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Heel Up Pressure Relief Cushion for Children - 20cm Length £24.17 £20.14
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Accoson Aneroid Sphygmomanometer with Velcro Cuff £94.25 £78.54
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November 04, 2025
In the challenging world of pressure care, ensuring immobile or high-risk patients receive consistent repositioning is one of the most effective ways to prevent and treat pressure ulcers. In this blog post we explore how an automated lateral turning system.
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August 13, 2025
Demand for single-use pressure care cushions - especially disposable pressure-relief cushions - exists across UK hospitals, care homes and community services. The drivers are simple: infection prevention and control (IPC), speed and simplicity in high-turnover pathways, and the ongoing need to prevent pressure ulcers.
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July 31, 2025
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June 30, 2025
Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores, are a significant concern in hospitals and care homes, particularly among immobile or vulnerable patients. The heel is especially prone to ulceration due to its minimal soft tissue padding and frequent contact with bed surfaces. Heel Up pressure relief cushions offer a targeted solution by completely offloading the heel, redistributing pressure, and protecting the skin from injury.
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April 06, 2025
In this article, we explore how Levabo products support the effective management of pressure ulcers, examine the best cushions for pressure sores on buttocks, highlight the importance of heel cushions for pressure sores, and provide actionable insights into preventing pressure sores before they begin.
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