UPPHÖJA

Lauren H., NP Ft Wayne, IN

I am a nurse and am 8 months into my 1st pregnancy.  Twins, of course.   As a nurse I knew that in the 3rd trimester I would start having to deal with swelling and pain in the ankles.   I am on my feet all day and, since I am having twins, I am dealing with everything double.   Until I found UPphöja I was using pillows and I was getting no relief.  Now I can come home and put my feet up without needing assistance in lifting my already tired and heavy legs over stacked pillows.  The pillows were uncomfortable and needed to be adjusted after 10 - 15 minutes.  Now I simply place my legs on the Upphöja, press the button on the remote and I am elevated and comfortable.  I can relax for 30 minutes or for hours in total comfort without a problem.   And I can make any adjustments I want to in height and firmness.  I can even use it all night if I want to.  My swelling and pain are down considerably compared to when I used pillows.  With Upphöja I will be able to relax and put my legs up after work even after the pregnancy.  Well, maybe the twins will; have something to say about that!

Pamela K., ANP-BC, St. Louis, MO

I am a Wound Specialist with over 20 years of experience treating patients with lower extremity edema. One of the challenges in treating this type of patient is compliance with appropriate elevation. Patients typically will utilize pillows to elevate their legs, which does not offer the consistent degree of elevation required to decrease edema. I have found the Upphöja to be very helpful in the reduction of edema in patients who have difficulty getting their lower extremities elevated independently and consistently. The surface is very comfortable and easy to disinfect between uses. My patients have stated that this device is very effective in obtaining the prescribed degree of elevation that not only, helps the edema, but also, provides comfort. I would recommend the Upphöja as an alternative method of elevation in the treatment of lower extremity edema.

Deb S. Angola, IN

My mom has renal insufficiency and needs to keep her legs elevated whenever she is sitting or lying down and for as long as possible. Of course, it is inconvenient and painful, so she doesn’t do it. This Christmas I bought her an Upphoja. She uses it constantly because it is so easy and comfortable, and she doesn’t need any assistance from care givers. And it is so light she can move it from room to room by herself. Wow, I finally got my mother something for Christmas that she actually uses. My dad needs it too. Now they are fighting over it. Wow, my mom and dad are actually fighting over something that makes sense! I may need to get another.

Ed P., New Haven, IN

The product makes it easy for people of limited mobility to elevate their feet above their heart to reduce swelling in the feet and lower legs. Because it is adjustable, it also eliminates the search for the right combination of cushions and pillows to obtain the correct amount of elevation for each individual person.

Mike H. Ft. Wayne, IN

I suffer from HUV. After sitting in the car for 4-8 hours in a car, it was great to be able to come home, set up the Upphöja and put my feet up and relax. Much easier and more comfortable than the pillows I used before. Typically in 30 minutes my legs felt much better. Thanks Upphöja!