The Benefits of PosiHeel in Pressure Offloading
Here in the UK, foot complications directly related to diabetes continue to be one of the leading causes of non-traumatic amputations – but most are preventable with the right pressure care in place.
As we mark Diabetes Awareness Week (10–16 June), now is the ideal time to highlight one of the simplest yet most effective tools in lower-limb pressure ulcer prevention: the PosiHeel Offload Positioner.
At Pressure Care Management, we supply both the classic PosiHeel (PP8054) and the SkyBlue variant (PP8073), where both are designed to help with offloading the heels, prevent ulcers, and protect vulnerable skin integrity in at-risk patients.
Diabetic Foot Conditions
People living with diabetes face multiple challenges that increase the risk of foot complications:
Neuropathy: neuropathy (reduction or loss of sensation) can easily lead to the early signs of pressure damage or injury such as skin breakdown going unnoticed until it’s too late.
Reduced circulation: reduced circulation, often experienced by people living with diabetes, slows wound and skin healing, and increases the likelihood of tissue damage.
Changes in foot shape: diabetes can cause changes in foot shape due to nerve damage and, in severe cases, Charcot foot, which can make off-the-shelf footwear or cushions unsuitable.
Dry, fragile skin: dry and fragile skin is naturally more prone to cracking, damage and eventual pressure-related damage and ulceration.
Without effective offloading, pressure points, especially in the heels and ankles, can quickly become localised sites of serious pressure ulcers. And once an ulcer forms, healing is often complex, costly, prolonged and painful.
About The PosiHeel
The PosiHeel is a generously sized pressure offloading cushion (50 x 70 cm), filled with ultra-soft fibre that gently cradles and elevates the leg – lifting the heel entirely off the surface in order to reduce any pressure and/or friction experienced.
It’s designed specifically to:
- Float the heel above the mattress or cushion
- Redistribute pressure evenly across the calf and lower leg
- Support the ankle and Achilles without compression
- Minimise shear forces during repositioning
Offloading pressure isn’t optional when it comes to treating and caring for diabetic foot conditions, it’s essential.
For patients with diabetes, who may not feel the first warning signs of skin damage, PosiHeel can reduce the risk of pressure ulcers forming and keep patients mobile, comfortable, and protected.
Learn more about the PP8073 PosiHeel or the PP8054 PosiHeel Offload Positioner. Alternatively, contact us today to discuss your needs.
