Gripperz Wool Socks // Non Slip

Description

Wool socks to give you extra warmth! Perfect for those who suffer from Chilblains.

To assist patients with mobility difficulties, the National Falls Guidelines recommends the use of non slip footwear as part of a multi-factorial falls prevention strategy.

Our Wool Socks offer you extra warmth!

Features include:

• a soft, thick inner woolly layer
• elasticised top to keep them UP
• superior grip dot technology to enhance grip and safety in all conditions
• made of a wool blend (including 38% wool) for breathability and hygiene
• high quality weave means they won’t pill, lose their shape or develop holes after a few uses
• cushioned sole for extra comfort on hard floors
• crew sock length

Used for:

• falls prevention in the home
• falls prevention in Hospitals and Aged Care Facilities for risk management

Please note, the elasticised top on these socks make them UNSUITABLE for swollen ankles and feet

Why Gripperz should be used as part of a multi-factorial falls prevention plan:

• A study conducted by Eastern Health using Gripperz Non Slip Anklet socks saw a 100% reduction of falls during the trial period
• The use of well-fitted, non slip footwear is recommended by the Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Healthcare, the Government of WA Department of Health, the Clinical Excellence Commission NSW and the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
• Wearing non slip socks gives patients, their families and carers greater peace of mind