Prevent falls due to slips with Grip socks
In general, falls, slips and falls cost more than 500 million. € per year. At worst, slipping causes costs of almost 40,000 €. The grip sock, a versatile brake sock, increases friction between the foot and the chassis, thus preventing slips and making it easier to move independently and correct postures in bed. When the patient’s mobility becomes easier, independence and motivation for rehabilitation improve, which lightens the nurse’s work. Works in dry and humid indoor conditions. The anti-slip sock is hygienic, breathable and suitable for round-the-clock use.
Suitable for adults and the elderly for hospital and home use.
Finnish product.
Applications of Grip socks
Two types of grip socks are produced:
Grip socks for dry and damp areas
and
Grip sock+ for more friction.
Dry mode grip socks are less frictional and fainter in color. The Grip sock that was previously in the product range is now called: Grip sock+ for more friction.
Grip sock for dry and damp rooms
Moving around in dry rooms
The Grip sock improves foot grip on the floor, reducing the fear of slipping
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Moving around in shower rooms
Prevent slips when moving in wet rooms
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Moving around the pool facilities
Grip socks can be used to prevent slipping when moving in wet rooms
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Moving in bed
Grip sock makes it easy to change positions in bed
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Standing up from bed
The grip sock makes it easier for the patient to move from bed to an upright position
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Wheelchair access
Grip sock for easy transitions from bed to wheelchair
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Wheelchair reeling
The Grip sock reduces the need for power and improves wheelchair maneuverability when wheelchair reeling
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Wearing Woollen socks
Grip sock on top of woollen socks increase friction and prevent slipping
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Grip sock+ more friction
Moving around in shower rooms
Prevent slips with Grip sock+ when moving in wet rooms
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Moving around the pool facilities
Grip socks with more friction can be used as a pool sock to prevent slipping when moving in wet rooms
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Wheelchair access
Grip sock+ for easy transitions from bed to wheelchair
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Wheelchair reeling
The grip sock+ reduces the need for power and improves wheelchair maneuverability when wheelchair reeling
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For trampoline jumping
Grip sock improves foot grip with slippery trampoline fabric
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In the tub for slip prevention
Help with the challenges of entering and exiting the tub
| Grip sock for dry and damp rooms | Grip sock+ more friction | |
| More friction | ||
| Less friction | ||
| Movement in dry rooms | ||
| Standing up | ||
| Wheelchair access | ||
| Moving around in shower and pool areas | ||
| Change of position in bed | ||
| Displacements in patients with musculoskeletal and wound dressings | ||
| Displacements with swollen lower limbs | ||
| Wheelchair rewind and transitions |
Recycling
Dispose as energy waste
Medical device,
product group 1
Attention!
The use of the products requires familiarisation in the manual
Place of manufacture
Finland
Patent
(FI 128191, EP 3 412 263),
FI UM11688
