Leg elevation pillows can serve many purposes including increased comfort during and after pregnancy, as well as during recovery from injury or surgery. We consider quality, features, and value when narrowing our list of the top 5 leg elevation pillows.
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The Ebung Leg Elevation pillow is 21” wide, allowing it to support both legs, and the wedge design rises to 8”, where it supports the lower leg. The height is designed to not only be comfortable but to promote circulation. The pillow comes with a machine-washable cover and the wedge is constructed from a firm foam layer topped with memory foam.
The width of this pillow is a positive for those who sleep on their back and want both legs elevated, 21” provides enough space to keep both legs up with comfort. Combined with the angle and height this is an ideal pillow for those who might be recovering from surgery or injury.
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Although the Lightease is designed for post-surgery elevation it has design features that make it a great wedge pillow for everyday use. Made from memory foam and designed for both legs, it is a comfortable pillow for any height. The pillow also features a lip, helping ensure that legs cannot easily slip off — something that might be a major issue following surgery.
As well as the sides helping to prevent slippage, the Lightease is also longer than average. Elevating your leg 6” to help support everything below the knee including your foot. It also features additional handles. Two are placed towards the top of the pillow, making it easy to grip to move the pillow into position while lying down.
A further two handles are also provided to make it easy to carry, so, for example, it can be transported between a bed and a living area during the day.
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If you are only looking for a pillow to support a single leg, then the Xtra-Comfort Pillow is your best choice. With a 35-degree wedge, supporting your knee and calf at an elevation of 6.5”, this pillow also features lips to help ensure the leg remains in position, with the gentle slope keeping the leg in place without feeling too constricting. The pillow also has additional length to provide support for the foot as well as the knee and calf.
The high-density foam provides some cushioning, while still offering a firm base. And the washable cover has a non-slip base, helping to keep the whole pillow in place and preventing it from moving in use.
As a single leg pillow the Xtra-Comfort is designed with recovery in mind. The top is designed to allow for the additional width added to a leg by bandages, a cast or a boot. And while comfortable for most people, the design’s focus is on providing firm and stable elevation.
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The Angle, as the name suggests, takes a slightly different approach to the other elevation pillows. Offering a 45-degree angle, the pillow raises the legs to 8”, but instead of a flat top the lower legs rest at a shallower angle. The concept is meant to work in a similar way to standard elevation pillows — improving circulation — but actually having a stronger effect because of the inclined and declined legs.
The unique design, however, does mean that care needs to be taken to make sure the pillow is the right size. The way that the pillow reaches a peak for the knees means that when used by someone of the wrong height it can add pressure to unsupported legs or force them to lift their back.
However, the design also means that The Angle can function as either a leg pillow or a back pillow, offering more versatility for users. With a memory foam design, The Angle provides firm but comfortable support and comes with a choice of covers.
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The Contour BackMax is, rather than a single wedge pillow, a collection of cushions that can fit together to offer a highly customizable cushion system. Consisting of a back wedge, and two wedges that can be used independently as knee, leg and foot support by using each in different positions or in combination it can offer up to nine different configurations depending on your needs. The individual cushions can be used independently, for example as a leg support, as well.
The flexibility means that it can be used to assist in recovery and can be adjusted to help you relax comfortably throughout the day, and it is available in two widths depending on your size.
A good leg elevation pillows offers multiple benefits including better circulation and increased comfort. Whatever your needs, one of the options on this list is sure to be a great fit for you.
