Foot-ZZ Heel Pain Pillow

The pillow has been specifically designed by experts in foot and ankle disease, to ensure the best foot position to treat heel pain (Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis) and allow a comfortable night sleep. The peaks and troughs allow the feet to turn when sleeping, and the wide base prevents pillow slippage.

Sitting under a fitted sheet, the pillows allow prone and side sleepers obtain a normal foot position at night, thus preventing heel pain and making the first step out of bed pain free.

Uses

The pillow is designed to help with:
  • Achilles Pain / Achilles Tendonitis / Achilles tendinopathy
  • Plantar Fascia Pain / Plantar Fasciitis / Plantar Fasciopathy
  • Forefoot overload / Metatarsalgia
  • Flat foot / Pes planus / Tibialis Posterior Pain / Tibialis Posterior Tendonopathy
  • Tight Calf / Tight Gastrocnemius

Tendon stiffness is the greatest factor in plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy. In people who belly sleep (i.e. prone) or on their side, the foot or feet are forced into a ‘pointing downward’ (i.e. equinus) position. With this there is an inevitability of calf stiffness (especially the Gastrocnemius muscle). 

The tighter your calf the more your heel will hurt

There is a linear association with how tight the gastrocnemius is and how much pain is caused by the first step out of bed in the morning. The Foot pillow works to position the foot so it doesn’t point downward (equinus), thus reducing the stiffness and reducing the pain.

The cushion in effect raises the sleeping surface in the vicinity of the ankle so that the ankle is raised, therefore reducing the weight of the leg forcing the foot into the equinus position. The foot is therefore not forced into the downward pointing position and therefore prevents the calf muscles (especially Gastrocnemius) shortening.New Paragraph

Other Important Features

The pillow is to be used under your existing fitted sheet at the position your foot will be when you are sleeping. Please see link for guide.



  • Made in the UK.
  • Memory Foam.
  • Microbacterial, hypoallergenic, Coolmax Fabric.
  • CertiPUR® foam.
  • CE marked - Class 1 medical device.
  • Sold with removable (zipped) cover.
  • Goes under or over your existing fitted sheet.
  • Tree planted with every order.


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