Frequently Asked Questions About the LRU Pillow
How Do I Use The LRU Pillow?
- Place the pillow just about anywhere you will be sitting or lying such as: couch, bed, recliner, floor.
- Place the leg in the pillow with the bottom of the foot lined up with the end of the pillow.
- Use it while you’re sitting or lying and especially while sleeping.
- Use it as much as possible, even after exercise, to speed recovery, relieve pain, and improve your rehab results.
How long should I keep my leg in the LRU Pillow?
If you have recently undergone a knee surgery, like a knee replacement, we recommend you keep your leg elevated while resting for the first 2 weeks. If you are not ambulating, exercising, or going to the restroom, we recommend you keep your leg elevated in the LRU Pillow. After 2 weeks, utilize the LRU Pillow as needed for 30 minutes or longer, i.e. after therapy, or being out for extended periods and your leg starts to swell. There is nothing wrong with taking breaks; however, the more you use the LRU Pillow, the more you can control your swelling to achieve the best results.
Should I sleep with the LRU Pillow?
If you can tolerate sleeping with the LRU Pillow, it is recommended. Sleep is important. If you cannot sleep with your leg in the LRU Pillow then remove your leg and ensure you get adequate sleep.
Should my heel hang over the edge of the LRU pillow?
No, you want to keep the bottom of your foot flush to the end of the pillow. The purpose of the LRU Pillow is not only to control your swelling but to encourage your knee to straighten.
Can I use the LRU pillow in a recliner?
Yes. The benefit of the LRU Pillow is it’s portability. You can use the pillow in bed, couch, recliner, etc.
What if the LRU pillow is too long?
You can cut the thin side of the pillow that is designed to be under your hip. We have found an electric knife cuts smoothly through the foam. If you don’t have an electric knife, sharp quality scissors will work.
Have all the exercise supplies you need to take charge of your knee health in one toolbox.
The all-inclusive Knee Rehabilitation Kit empowers you to:
Control Swelling
Improve Range of Motion
Increase Lower Extremity Strength
Regain Balance
Become More Flexible
The components of this are critical for a successful knee recovery
and they are utilized in KneeFitIn5.
Ice/Compression Wrap
Ice is a great way to control soreness and swelling. Compression is also a proven method to control swelling. Excessive swelling can increase pain, limit knee mobility, and reduce strength. We have provided an excellent tool to control swelling using cold and compression. You have complete control over the amount of compression you provide.
Knee Strap
It is essential to actively gain full knee range of motion (under the power of your leg strength). However, sometimes you need aid to get you to your goal. The knee strap assists with full knee range of motion, both extension (knee straight) and flexion(knee bending). The knee strap also is utilized to improve your flexibility
Resistance Band
Many strengthening exercises can be done by just using your body. However, adding resistance allows for greater strengthening results. The resistance band is utilized strategically in the Knee-Fitin5 program to improve lower extremity strength
Bolster
The bolster is utilized in the Knee-Fitin5 program in a simple way to assist with both strengthening and knee range of motion.
High-Density Foam Pads
The foam pads can aid in transitioning to higher-level strengthening exercises and improve higher-level balance. Balance is often overlooked but remains an essential component of functional activities.