Heels-Off Heel Elevators & Pressure Relief Cushions

For anyone confined to bed for extended periods, the heels are among the most vulnerable spots on the body. Bony, thinly padded, and pressed constantly against the mattress, they're a common site for pressure injuries that are painful, slow to heal, and preventable. The SkiL-Care Heels-Off line is built around one goal: lifting the heel completely off the bed surface so weight redistributes to the calf, eliminating the pressure that causes tissue breakdown.

The core of the collection is the SkiL-Care Heels-Off Heel Elevator, available in Small/Medium (503151) and Medium/Large (503150) sizes. The wedge-shaped foam boot cradles the lower leg and suspends the heel in open air, with a design that also helps prevent footdrop and hip rotation. For patients who need extra cushioning under the calf, the Heels-Off Heel Elevator With Gel Pad (503165 and 503166) adds a cooling gel insert that distributes pressure along the leg and stays comfortable through long stretches of immobility.

When full leg elevation isn't necessary, the SkiL-Care Heel / Foot Comfort Cushion (560848) offers a simpler pad-based option for softening contact and easing localized discomfort.

Choosing between them usually comes down to risk and mobility. Patients already showing early skin redness, or those unable to reposition themselves, benefit most from the full elevators that float the heel entirely. The gel-pad versions are worth the upgrade for anyone spending most of the day in bed or reporting heat and pressure sensitivity. Sizing follows leg and foot dimensions rather than shoe size, so the two ranges cover most adults comfortably.

These devices are washable, reusable, and designed for repeated home and facility use, making them a practical part of any pressure-injury prevention routine for caregivers and clinical staff alike.