Description
Elevated Support for Lower Limbs
Prolonged bed rest can make it difficult to maintain a comfortable, supported position for the knees, heels and lower legs. The icare Reform Knee Support is a clinical positioning aid that elevates the knees or heels while lying in bed. Its contoured shape helps spread pressure across a broader surface and supports controlled lower-limb alignment, making it a useful option for recovery, pressure care and circulation-focused positioning plans.
The support is manufactured from high-density Charcoal ActiveX™, which slowly conforms to the lower limbs to increase immersion and help reduce concentrated pressure. Its moulded construction includes leg channels, raised side supports and an anti-adduction ridge to help keep the legs centred and aligned. Dual angled profiles allow a clinician to select an appropriate elevation, while the 4-way stretch cover supports comfortable, practical use.
Use the icare Reform Knee Support in bed for hospital, aged care, rehabilitation, community care or home-care positioning. It can support people during prolonged bed rest, following orthopaedic surgery or when pressure redistribution and lower-limb alignment are clinical priorities. Individual positioning needs vary, so people with pressure concerns, swelling or prescribed recovery protocols should follow advice from their therapist or healthcare team.
icare Reform Knee Support – Key Features
- Charcoal ActiveX™ core – slowly conforms to help redistribute lower-limb pressure
- Knee or heel elevation – provides two therapeutic positioning applications
- Anti-adduction ridge – assists controlled lower-limb alignment
- Moulded leg channels – help maintain stable leg positioning
- Raised side supports – help keep legs comfortably centred
- Dual angled profiles – offer elevation flexibility for individual needs
- 4-way stretch cover – supports comfortable use over the contoured support
- Clinical positioning design – suits recovery, rehabilitation and pressure-care routines
Why Choose the icare Reform Knee Support from MoveSmart?
The icare Reform Knee Support offers a more considered lower-limb positioning solution than an ordinary foam wedge. Its high-density Charcoal ActiveX™ core helps redistribute pressure through slow-forming immersion, while moulded channels, raised sides and an anti-adduction ridge provide controlled leg placement. The dual-angle design adds useful flexibility for therapeutic elevation plans. MoveSmart NZ supplies this Reform clinical positioning support nationwide for hospitals, aged-care providers, rehabilitation teams, community care and home-care users who need targeted support during bed rest, recovery and ongoing care in bed.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it under my heels as well as my knees?
Yes. The icare Reform Knee Support is designed for both applications. Depending on how it is positioned, it can elevate either the knees or the heels to meet different therapeutic positioning goals. Confirm the preferred setup with your clinician when elevation has been recommended as part of recovery or pressure-care planning.
Can it help with swollen legs?
Elevating the lower limbs may assist circulation and may help reduce swelling for some people. This support provides stable elevation to make the recommended position easier to maintain. Swelling has many causes, so always follow your clinician's advice and seek medical assessment for new, severe or worsening symptoms.
What are the raised side supports for?
The moulded side supports help keep the legs comfortably centred on the support, reducing the need for frequent repositioning. Together with the leg channels and anti-adduction ridge, they help create a more controlled resting posture. They are not straps or restraints and should be used within an appropriate positioning plan.
Is it only for people recovering from surgery?
No. It can also be used where lower-limb elevation, pressure redistribution or controlled positioning are important during prolonged bed rest. This may include rehabilitation, aged care or long-term care. Whether it is appropriate depends on the individual, so clinical advice is recommended for therapeutic or complex positioning needs.
How does it differ from a standard knee wedge?
The icare Reform Knee Support combines specialised positioning zones with high-density Charcoal ActiveX™, an anti-adduction ridge, moulded leg channels and dual angled profiles. These features provide more controlled clinical functionality than a simple foam wedge. It is designed for lower-limb alignment, elevation and pressure redistribution during bed-based positioning.
Why is Charcoal ActiveX™ used in the core?
Charcoal ActiveX™ slowly conforms around the lower limbs, increasing surface contact and helping redistribute pressure over sensitive areas. The material is also described as helping manage heat build-up during prolonged use. Its supportive, slow-forming response is intended to complement the support's contoured clinical positioning design.
How does the anti-adduction ridge assist positioning?
The anti-adduction ridge helps maintain separation and alignment of the lower limbs, supporting a more controlled resting posture. It may help prevent the knees from collapsing inward during prolonged positioning. It works alongside the moulded leg channels and raised sides, rather than replacing an individual plan prescribed by a clinician.
What is the benefit of the dual-angle design?
Different people can require different elevation levels. The two profile options give therapists flexibility to select a position suited to clinical objectives such as lower-limb elevation, pressure redistribution or circulation management. For safe use, choose the profile and orientation recommended by the treating clinician for the individual user.
Can this be part of a 24-hour positioning plan?
Yes. The icare Reform Knee Support can fit into a comprehensive positioning strategy where lower-limb alignment, pressure redistribution and circulation support are ongoing goals. It may be used alongside other supports when clinically appropriate. A therapist or care team should determine the schedule, positioning method and monitoring required.
Do you deliver the icare Reform Knee Support in New Zealand?
Yes. MoveSmart ships nationwide across New Zealand. Delivery availability can be confirmed for your address when ordering, without a promised delivery timeframe. If you are purchasing for therapeutic positioning, verify the intended setup with the treating clinician so the support aligns with the person's care plan.
Specifications
| Product Name | icare Reform Knee Support |
|---|---|
| SKU | ICARE-ICR4 |
| Material / Core | High-density Charcoal ActiveX™ |
| Cover | 4-way stretch cover |
| Suitable For | Lower-limb positioning in bed, rehabilitation, aged care, hospital, community care and home care |
| Positioning Features | Anti-adduction ridge, moulded leg channels, raised side supports and dual angled profiles |
| Brand | iCare Medical Group |
| Range | Reform |
