In the latest The Clinical Minute, Sam Brouillette, CP, CFo, and SPS Manager of Clinical Education provides an overview of ALPS gel formulas and fabrics.
ALPS Gel Formulas
EasyGel features a soft powder texture and antioxidants to protect sensitvie skin from free radicals. This soft gel is best for patients with sensitive skin at low activity levels.
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Liners with EasyGel |
Sleeves with EasyGel
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Grip Gel contains a smooth, tacky texture to reduce bunching in the popliteal region. The Grip Gel is great for for medium to high active patients with healthy skin tissue.
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Liners with Grip Gel
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Sleeve with Grip Gel |
High Density Gel, or HD Gel is a firmer texture, similar to silicone. It’s great for high active patients who need soft tissue containment, or who are transitioning from silicone to gel.
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Liners with HD Gel |
Sleeves with HD Gel |
ALPS Fabrics
Beige Fabric has both vertical and horizontal stretch for superior freedom of movement.
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Liners with Beige Fabric |
Sleeves with Beige Fabric |
Brown Fabric reduces vertical stretch to minimize bunching while maintaining freedom of flexion.
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Liners with Brown Fabric |
Sleeves with Brown Fabric
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Black Fabric has minimal vertical stretch for more control of the sleeve or liner.
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Liners with Black Fabric |
Sleeves with Black Fabric |
Knitted Fabric comes in beige, brown or a dark gray color. The fabric is knitted in vectors to control the horizontal and vertical stretch to provide custom control for your patients.
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Liners with Knitted Fabric |
Sleeves with Knitted Fabric |
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