Thorpe Mill Positioning Aid Prone Wedge

The Thorpe Mill Positioning Aid Prone Wedge is an innovative tool for assisting with strengthening your back, hips and neck. The interconnected nature of our bodies means that stretching and strengthening these areas can have benefits for seemingly unrelated parts of the body. To use, simply lay front side down on the wedge and leverage yourself into a slightly strained position until you feel your core being tested.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Prone Wedge

Please note that while the product image shows three wedges, this is for illustrative purposes only.

What Conditions Can a Prone Wedge Help With?

Physio style stretching with a prone wedge can alleviate a number of symptoms associated with the following conditions:

• Glute Strengthening
• Hip Abduction Pain
• Intercostal Pain (Rib Pain)
• Opening Chest Muscles
• Realign Hips
• Shoulder Misalignment
• Tight Hips
• Weak Back Muscles

Who Can Use the Positioning Aid Prone Wedge?

The Positioning Aid Prone Wedge can be used by children as well as by adults. Simply select the correct size for your needs based on your height.

How Is a Prone Wedge Supposed to Be Used?

Simply lay the wedge flat on the floor and lay prone with your upper body supported against the triangular curve of the wedge. This is a beneficial stretch because the wedge supports the spine, allowing your hips to open up and the muscles in your back to activate if weakened.

If you’re looking to target your upper back specifically, you can place your arms against the floor to prop yourself up even further, activating the muscles in your upper back and opening up the intercostal muscles in your chest.

Features of the Positioning Aid Prone Wedge

• Facilitates head, shoulder and arm movement
• Made from combustion modified foam for a robust and firm feel
• Flame retardant wipe-clean vapour permeable cover protects the wedge from damage
• Attached carry strap means easy portability
• Wedge shaped pillow supports the neck and head
• Available in a range of sizes to suit any size or shape user

Sizing of the Positioning Aid Prone Wedge

This Prone Wedge is available in three different sizes. To find the right one for you, please view our sizing chart below. You can use these measurements to roughly determine which size is right for you:

For a visual representation of these measurements, please view the images below:

Benefits of Using a Prone Wedge

Therapy wedges are designed to assist with those who struggle to sit unaided. A prone wedge is a comfortable therapeutic device designed for use when lying stomach-down. It can be used whilst reading or watching TV.

Please see below for a few beneficial examples:

• Fully supports the movement of the head, shoulders and arms
• Assists those who lack balance or control in the head or trunk
• Suitable for use when preventing acid reflux
• Improves tolerance and control of the upper body, neck and shoulder muscles
• Stretches the muscles in the neck, shoulders and back
• Ideal for use as part of sensory therapy with special needs children

Professional and Personal Application

Chronic pain is something nobody should have to live with and the tools and devices used to alleviate it are often inaccessible or expensive. Whether you’re a qualified physio or someone looking to alleviate pain and improve their quality of life by improving their muscle strength, this Prone Wedge has a tonne of potential.