Pressure Injury Prevention Devices for Leg, Ankle and Foot

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries to lower extremities are common in surgical settings, a pressure injury on the heel being among the most preventable. Action® brand surgical positioners include heel protector pads, heel support pads, stirrup pads and leg positioners, made from our proprietary Akton® viscoelastic polymer gel.

Action® Heel Support and Heel Protector Pads are heel positioners for surgery that help protect surgical patients from hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
Action® Frog Leg Positioners securely position the patient’s legs in a “frog-leg” posture providing stable positioning and protection for CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) surgeries, surgical access to the groin, inner thighs, and for saphenous vein harvesting.
Action® Knee Crutch pads and Stirrup pads offer pressure injury protection in Lithotomy position

Download our Leg, Ankle and Foot Pads Product Sheet.

AORN 2026 Guidelines – Perioperative Pressure Injury Prevention, 5.11.1 state that “elevating the heels” or “offloading the heels” is an effective way to prevent pressure injuries to the heel and sacrum.”

Our proprietary Akton® polymer gel pressure injury prevention devices are designed to distribute pressure, reduce shear forces and provide stable support in prone position, lateral position, and supine positions while aligning with AORN evidence-based guidelines for patient safety.

Action Products use our proprietary Akton® polymer gel. The ultra-soft polymer gel combined with the soft, flexible surface of our pads allows the product to move with the patient, reducing negative effects of shear on fragile skin. In addition, the Akton® polymer distributes weight and dissipates heat; lowering the risk of high-pressure points and hot spot development that can lead to pressure injuries. These benefits combined enhance patient protection.