Relief from shear-induced skin trauma caused by wheelchair cushions, back supports and headrests, prosthetic socket liners, orthopedic knee braces, and more!
GlideWear by Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is a breakthrough in the treatment and prevention of skin trauma. GlideWear technology reduces shear stresses in at-risk areas of human tissue to promote wound healing and prevent tissue damage altogether.
Initially introduced as a shear management technology for wheelchair cushion covers, GlideWear is now under development as a prosthetic liner interface for transtibial amputees and for users of knee braces; all who suffer from irritation and tissue damage due to shearing between layers of the skin.
To learn more about specific GlideWear™ applications, select from one of the following options.
Select a GlideWear Application
- Wheelchair Cushion Covers & Headrests
- Prosthetic Liner Patches
- Orthopedic Knee Braces
- Other Applications
Recommended Reading
- The Role of Friction and Shear Forces in Pressure Ulcer Generation
— Mark Payette, CO and Caroline Portoghese, OTR/L, ATP/SMS, MSCS


