Waterguard, a water-tight bathing sleeve for cast and wound protection,
has received the endorsement of Eric Heiden, five-time gold medalist in
speedskating, team physician
for the U.S. Speedskating team, and orthopedic specialist and surgeon
with Heiden Orthopedics.
Dr. Heiden has been using the WaterGuard protection sleeves with his
orthopedic patients.
“We are very excited to lend our name and endorse
WaterGuard,” says Dr. Heiden. “The positive feedback from our patients
who have used WaterGuard reinforces our decision and belief in the
product. WaterGuard has a patent approval pending, and has been in
development since 2005. It was recently released to market and is
expected to be widely available from pharmacies, medical supply
resources, and other outlets in the coming months.”
WaterGuard also plans to work with two philanthropic foundation Dr. Heiden works with. Aaportion of the proceeds from every sale will be donated to two Utah-based organizations: SPLORE and the Park City Sports Performance and Orthopedic Foundation.
SPLORE is a Salt Lake City-based non-profit organization specializing in affordable, customized, inclusive recreation and educational programs for people of all abilities. In its more than 30-year history, SPLORE has served over 40,000 individuals with disabilities and special needs, with programs designed to foster independence and build self-esteem. The accessible outdoor adventures are immersed in the Utah wilderness, and include rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, Nordic skiing and dog sledding.
The proceeds from WaterGuard will also benefit The Park City Sport Performance and Orthopedic Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to community education, research and charitable care in the areas of sport science, performance and orthopedics. The Park City Sport Performance and Orthopedic Foundation was formed by Dr. Heiden.
The WaterGuard sleeve is slip-on, self sealing protection that fits snug enough over casts and injured limbs to keep water out, while remaining comfortable to the user. The product is designed for protection of casts, splints, cuts, stitches, abrasions, rashes, skin and burn conditions, intravenous lines, catheters and ports.
