Description
The Orthex Symbia 08 is a foam leg wedge: the maker sets an eight degree incline for the lower legs, and shapes it so the raised side can sit under the knees or the low side can take the gentler slope.
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What is it for?
- Orthex builds it as a leg elevation wedge and describes the incline as precise and the angle as fixed.
- Raised side under the knees, the maker says it gives maximum support of the sacro-lumbar region.
- It is a foam wedge rather than an inflatable one: nothing to pump, nothing to adjust, and no air to lose overnight.
Which way round does it go?
- Raised side under the knees for the support the maker describes at the sacro-lumbar region.
- Turned the other way up, the low side sits under the knees: about 2 in against 5.5 in at the raised side.
- How long you use it is up to you. The maker says the duration varies with individual needs.
What is inside it?
- A gel infused viscoelastic memory foam comfort layer over a high density polyurethane foam support structure, both from the maker's Certi-PUR certified range.
- A breathable knitted cover of coconut fibre and polyester that washes in cold water; replacement covers come from your retailer.
- Orthex says the typical adaptation period is two to three weeks.
- Care: the foam wipes clean with a damp cloth only; the cover dries flat, with no bleach and no ironing.
How does it compare?
The Symbia 10 leg bolster is the curved roll the knees rest over, instead of a flat incline, and the Symbia 14 shoulder wedge is the compact wedge for the upper back.
Frequently asked questions
What does the wedge do under my legs?
It sets an eight degree incline under the lower legs. That is the angle Orthex builds it to.
Which way round should it go?
Raised side under the knees for the sacro-lumbar support Orthex describes, low side under the knees for the shallower angle. The raised side is 5.5 in and the low side about 2 in.
Can I wash the cover?
Yes: cold water, laid flat to dry, no bleach and no ironing. The foam itself is wiped with a damp cloth only, never soaked.
What should you know?
Funding may help: see who may help pay. Read our return policy before you order, and see warranty service if something goes wrong.
Specifications
- Cover
- Knitted coconut fibre and polyester cover, breathable, machine washable in cold water; replacement covers are sold by retailers
- Uses
- Raised side under the knees for the sacro-lumbar support the maker describes, or the low side under the knees for a gentler slope
- Care
- Wipe the foam with a damp cloth only; wash the cover in cold water, lay flat to dry, no bleach and no ironing
- Dimensions
- 20 in long (50.8 cm); 5.5 in at the raised side, sloping to about 2 in at the low side
- Supported regions
- Lower legs, the maker's own description of the area the wedge supports
- Adaptation
- The maker says the typical adaptation period is two to three weeks, and that faster adaptation is common
- Composition
- Gel infused viscoelastic memory foam comfort layer over a high density polyurethane foam support structure, both from the maker's Certi-PUR certified range
- Incline
- Eight degrees, the maker's Symbia 08 leg wedge
- Warranty
- Five years from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects or irregular use, from Orthex Canada inc.
- Product type
- Shaped memory foam leg wedge for raising the lower legs, the Orthex Symbia 08
- Use category
- Positioning, in the maker's leg and body pillow range
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Mobility store warranty terms
These are Mobility's purchase and service policy terms, separate from any manufacturer warranty coverage.
1 year on parts.
Read the warranty and service policy for the full terms.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
