ProStretch the Original Calf Stretcher and Foot Rocker for Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, and Tight Calves, Made in the USA

Simple and effective. This provides a great calf stretch that really gets in deep. If you have plantar fasciitis this does a great job of stretching out those tight muscles which contribute to the pain.

Experiencing pain in both my heels (self diagnosed planter fasciitis) and I have been doing stretches prior to the purchase of PROSTRETCH. I definitely feel a better, deeper stretch with the PROSTRETCH. I have only had the device for a few days, but seems to be helping and doing the recommended three times daily (30 seconds and rest for 5 seconds, 3 times per secession) are key. Looking at the device on Amazon, I thought there were only a couple of exercises to be able to do with this; however once I received and scanned the QR code, there are several exercises to help with various issues you might have. The QR code is definitely worth the time and makes the device even more of a value to your well being. Easy size to deal with and take with on trips (took it camping) and value for the money, the comfort is worth it!

Several years ago I thought I had sustained an Achilles heel injury and went to my internist. He had x-rays and scans done of my feet and to my dismay, he said I had bone spurs on my heels, a condition caused by Plantar Fasciitis.That wasn't the worse part of it. He said that of the treatments, and surgeries available, there was no guarantees any would work, and all could make the condition even worse. The best he could do besides those treatments was to tell me to take pain killers and he showed me how to lean forward against a wall, and stretch my calves out in a similar way I used to use when I ran.This long leaning stretch did afford some relief to the pain but I found I had to do it every few hours every day to keep the pain manageable. So as I do with everything else, I started an exhaustive internet search for information on Plantar Fasciitis and heel spurs. I found a great site started by a doctor who also had the condition and she had conducted her own search for information and compiled it all in on her site, including information on medications, procedures, devices and exercises. I read everything there and started implementing her advice on the non-invasive recommendations.One of the devices that came highly recommended was the ProStretch by Medi_Dyne. It basically recreated the long wall stretch I was already doing but because of the curved bottom, I didn't have to lean so far out and off balance. After searching locally and not finding one, I went back online and found that Allegro Medical sold the ProStretch as a vendor through Amazon.com at a very good price. Not being one to want to stay in pain any longer than I have to I ordered one and in a few days started doing the exercises that my doctor showed me, as well as some on the website I found and some that came with the ProStretch.Within a few days the relief was incredible. The ProStretch does really help you keep your calf muscle stretched, which leads into a brief explanation of why this is important.The Plantar Fascia is a band of tissues that hold the foot together. They hook from the heel, form the lower part of your arch and tie into the ball of your foot. But they are not very strong. At night, when we sleep, most people point their toes down. At the same time, the calf muscle, one of the largest and strongest in the body, pulls up on the foot, causing a terrible pull and stretch on the Plantar Fascia. This constant pulling from two directions on the boney heel causes calcium deposits to start forming all around the heel, the Achilles tendon and the Plantar Fascia. When x-rayed, they look like small sharp pieces of bone, thus the term bone spurs.So it's a tug-a-war between the smaller weaker foot tissue and the larger stronger calf muscle. Guess who wins? The goal then is to keep the calf muscle from pulling up on the foot. That's made easier through the ProStretch. But I found that the ProStretch can't help you as you sleep. So the next part of my therapy involved getting night splints (night boots) to keep the calf muscle stretched out all night long.I went and purchased two night splints similar to these BIRD & CRONIN PLANTAR FASCITIS SPLINT MEDIUM and began to wear them at night. Yes, it is a major adjustment to get used to wearing rigid boots on your feet while trying to sleep. But after a few nights of waking up half way through the night to take them off, I soon found that I was sleeping all the way through the night. Humans can adjust if they are motivated enough and pain is a good motivator. I must say that this was pretty much the answer to solving my heel spur pain. The night splints, as hard as it was to get used to, worked. They kept my calves flexed all night and when I awoke each morning and took them off, there was no pain like before as I made my way to the bathroom. So I thought I had found the answer, even though the thought of wearing these things the rest of my life didn't appeal at all to me, I knew I would do what I had to do to stay pain free.Then one day on the job, a friend of mine who also suffers from the same thing came up to me and said he had found the answer. He no longer had to wear the night splints and that it was so easy and cheap I wouldn't believe him. I demanded to know and he took a shoe off and showed me a Dr.Schools Heel Adjustable Arch Support Orthotics for Men, 1 Pair. He said that he picked these up, put in the strong arch insert, and he's been pain free ever since, without having to wear the night splints. His Plantar Fasciitis had cleared up.On the way home, I picked up a pair and I've not had to wear the night splints since. I also have not "had" to use the ProStretch either. Now I still do use the ProStretch because I like to keep my calves stretched out. If you are in pain, I would encourage you to try any and all of the suggestions I've mentioned. The cost is minimal, but the relief is wonderful! The Dr. Scholls Adjustable Arch Supports may not completely take away your pain, but it's a small cost to try.

Simple and effective. This stretching tool delivers a deep calf stretch that’s ideal before and after workouts. I use it daily to warm up my muscles and cool down afterward, especially for managing plantar fasciitis. It loosens tight muscles that contribute to foot/arch pain, and you can truly feel the relief after each use.The design is straightforward, has been a reliable part of my recovery and fitness routine for years.

Had a physical therapist recommend this to us. He gave us some specific pointers on its use but doing as he advised it worked quickly and effectively. Fortunately nothing but soreness no permanent issues or serious injury.

Sturdy. Works well for a good stretch.

Works as advertised. Videos very helpful

This is advertised as for use up to a size 12 men's shoe. However, as you can see in the picture, it is far too small for even my 11.5 men's sneaker. The front of my sneaker and foot go way out over the front of the ProStretch, so that the ball of my foot lands on the edge. This means that I do not get the needed, and advertised, upward bend to the toes. This is essential for this exercise.I tried it once in my socks, and it did sort of work... it was close. But you are NOT supposed to use these devices without a rubber soled shoe. I tried it with my Tevo's, where my heel comes a bit closer to the back, and with another pair of shoes.The device looks nice, and I intend on buying this company's bigger ProStretch Plus (after returning this one). The Plus model one says it works up to size 14 shoe. But I had to knock off a couple of stars, because they say this works to size 12 shoe, and it does not.