We will be exhibiting at Ageing Asia World Ageing Conference in Singapore on the 8th and 9th of May.
Kradal™ is delighted to announce that we have been nominated for an innovation of the year award. We look forward to meeting with all our clients and partners at the conference.
We would like to thank our Singaporean distributor Marcus Lee for his support in this new market. Please contact marcus@mastroservices.co if you have questions prior to Ageing Asia or wish to make an appointment.
Introducing Kradal™ - A New Energy Absorbing Flooring Technology to Prevent Fractures in Elderly People
Kradal™ is a new technology to optimise energy absorption on impact with the floor or ground (remove) in order to reduce the likelihood of a fracture or an injury from a fall, while at the same time minimising deflection to avoid increasing the rate of falls.
Kradal Smart Foam underlay is installed under vinyl or linoleum. Options for use include crash mats, underlay for carpet, and installation under vinyl.
Kradal is suitable for both wet areas and dry areas.
The Benefits:
Reduced the relative risk of injury during a fall by 59%
31.2% more effective than hip protectors
100% Recyclable
Firm But Soft Impact Flooring
Fractures are a common yet serious injury resulting from falls. In Australia, hip and thigh fracture account for 32.5% of cases, spine and pelvis at 12.5%, and elbow and forearm at 12%. The average cost of treatment of fractures is approximately $15,000 with hip fractures costing $30,000.
Kradal™ when used under carpet absorbed at least 33% more energy on impact than carpeted flooring with a commercial rubber underlay, and
provided a superior surface in terms of indentation.
Why Impact Absorbing Flooring is Essential
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Each year in Australia an estimated 1 in 3 people aged over 65 experience fall.
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In 2016-17, 52% of people over 65 suffered from a fracture.
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Adults in residential aged care were 5 times more likely to experience a fall compared to community-dwelling elderly people.
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An independent study in Sweden, which was peer reviewed and published, has found that Kradal reduces the chance of injury by nearly 60%.