foam wedge

Triangular positioning bolster

A foam wedge is a triangular piece of foam used for support or positioning.

In medical and therapeutic contexts, foam wedges elevate legs, prop up the torso, or relieve pressure on injured areas: The doctor recommended a foam wedge under her knees while sleeping.

Smaller foam wedges appear in crafts, packaging, and cosmetic application.

Related

bolster · triangle · sleep · elevation · mattress · prop · backrest · reading · therapy · physical therapy · posture · bed · soft · angle · rest · leg · leg elevation · knee

Opposites
shape/geometry

foam wedgeflat surface

Level, even area

hard floor · horizontal plane · weight

material composition

foam wedgewooden wedge

Angled piece of timber

solid block · stone block · wooden block · steel plate · concrete block

shape

foam wedgefoam block

Porous lightweight cushioning unit

foam roller · flat panel

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G