We have worked with Heel and Forefoot relief shoes for over ten years in diabetic foot management. So often,  patients who initially have used a PRAFO to heal an ulcer have used these shoes to continue their progress into community ambulation.

We are pleased to have assisted Klaveness Skofabrikk of Norway in the development of three shoes that we feel are an advance on the state of the art. The range features a trauma shoe too.

Whether on the forefoot or hindfoot, diabetic foot ulcers can be difficult to treat and evidence shows that relief of pressure, friction and shear is vital.  Correctly prescribed shoes are proven to be able to accelerate healing time. They are designed to reduce the pressure and shear around areas of risk or breakdown whilst allowing patient mobility.

The Klaveness Medical Systems range brings refined shoe technology, superior function and improved appearance to take this proven healing approach to the next level – and at a highly competitive price.

The KMS designs enhances the practicality of this proven approach by:-
•Optimising rocker position and pitch of the sole – balancing off-loading effect with walking and standing ability
•Enhancing the stiffness of the sole – this prevents unwanted twisting of the structure – a situation that leads to elevated pressure and shear in other designs.
•Improving the quality of the shoe upper materials that are selected so that the whole shoe functions as a unit - with no unwarranted flexing or collapse of the structure.
•Offering a footbed that is easy to replace and customize – prolonging the effective life of the shoe – and value for money.
•Improving user acceptance through improved “shoe like” appearance
•Highly cost effective

In accordance with Klaveness wish for their shoes to be both fashionable and functional we believe these shoes are a real advance.

If you would like more information please contact us.