#$%^&*AU2012216580A120130404.pdf#####ABSTRACT A heel elevation device for the prevention and protection of ulcers on a foot of a subject. The device comprising at least one substantially annular support body, 5 which, in use, extends around at least a portion of the lower leg of a subject between the lower leg of the subject and a surface on which the subject is lying, elevating the heel of the subject away from the contact surface. 10 Figure 3 C:4mf wodPEC-952479.docx2/2 112 FIGI3 1115 3 / FIG4 L22 136