Q. Do heel protectors help to relieve the pressure?

Answer

There is a wide selection of heel protection equipment on the market today. This gear is created to protect the heel from stress and abrasion while also reducing the pressure on the tissues contact. The heel is a prominent anatomical site for pressure ulcers which are common but generally preventable among patients in acute care institutions. Heel pressure ulcers can be prevented with the help of heel protection devices as well as by the use of rigorous examinations to identify at-risk patients.