Positioning/Stretching Foam Wedge

spastic ankle stretch progression one

This wedge is made of dense foam with a rubber base to keep it from sliding.

Uses:

  1. It can be used to position the pelvis.
  2. It can be placed under the thigh in sitting to stop the leg from rotating outward.
  3. It can be used for bridging exercises to keep the foot flexed and to stop the foot from sliding

 

Stretching Wedge

ankle spasticity stretch with a wedge ankle spasticity stretch with lateral wedge

This is also a high density foam wedge with a slightly lower incline

Uses

  1. Stretching the ankles
  2. Facilitate an anterior pelvic tilt in sitting
  3. Prevent a lower level patient from falling to the side in sitting
  4. Keep the leg from rotating outward in sitting.