Shear forces might be an inescapable part of life and movement — but what if large portions of those shear forces were absorbed by a multi-layer dressing that keeps skin and underlying tissues safe? That’s the investigation at the core of new research published in International Wound Journal. The study discusses the efficacy of Smith+Nephew’s…
Research: Smith+Nephew’s ALLEVYN Dressing Reduces Shear, Heel Pressure Injury Risk
2023 Seating & Positioning Handbook Is Ready to Read
Mobility Management's annual edition features story on shear, pressure injury risks, and new technology.
Mobility Management’s latest eBook — the annual Seating & Positioning Handbook — is now online and ready to read. The digital publication includes stories on understanding, identifying, and managing shear; looking beyond the wheelchair seat cushion when pressure injuries develop; and the challenge of balancing today’s complex seating goals while anticipating future functional needs and…