- ✶REDUCES HEEL & FOOT PAIN – Using ProStretch daily reduces pain and inflammation caused by plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, sever’s disease, shin splints, and tight calves & hamstrings. ProStretch isolates the lower leg muscles, tendons, and ligaments to ensure a deep, effective stretch that helps reduce injuries.
- ✶PHYSICIAN TRUSTED & APMA ACCEPTED – Medically proven and found in physical therapy clinics worldwide. The gentle motion of the ProStretch provides a deeper and more effective stretch than conventional methods.
- ✶SLIP-RESISTANT PADS – Advanced rubber strips on bottom of ProStretch protect against moving and sliding, allowing for a safe and effective stretch.
- ✶PROVEN EFFECTIVE ROCKER DESIGN – Unique rocker design holds the foot in the optimal position for an accurate and efficient stretch that increases flexibility and enhances overall performance.
- ✶MADE IN U.S.A. – Fits adult shoes up to size 12. Recommended weight limit 250 lbs.
- ✶STRETCHING GUIDE INCLUDED.
- ✶ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER-SOLED SHOES – Your shoe may go past the end & that’s okay.
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 12 x 8 inches, 15.87 ounces |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up |
| Item model number | S00010 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2000 |
| Manufacturer | Medi-Dyne |
| Country of Origin | USA |
13 reviews for ProStretch the Original Calf Stretcher and Foot Rocker for Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis and Tight Calves, Made in USA
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Jay Butler –
I bought this to do some rehab on my foot after a break. It works as expected for the calf stretch. However, I need to stretch my foot side to side as well. The gap under the arch of your foot is a bit wider than anticipated so it doesn’t work as well as I’d hoped.
Lockie –
Absolutely brilliant! It’s an easy way to get a great calf stretch. The ProStretch has helped loads with plantar fasciitis and solved my Achilles problems. It fits any foot size and is far more effective than a stretch band.
Pros
• I’ve tried lots of things to stretch my calves, but this has been the best by miles
• Extremely easy to use
• Excellent, durable build quality
• Works with any foot size (irrespective of foot drop)
Cons
• Stretches the calf, but not the plantar fascia itself.
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stretch the plantar fascia itself and compliment the ProStretch.
The ProStretch comes as a single unit, but you can only stretch one foot at a time anyway. I found using a combination of the ProStretch device and
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was ideal for resolving plantar fasciitis. Highly recommended!
Mar –
You have to wear shoes when using this but the stretch is so good. I really felt a difference and was not sore the next day like I thought I would be. I have plantar fasciitis and feel like it really helps.
Nancy E. Sentell –
I liked the clear instructions and the video to show how it could be used. I liked that it was compact and easy to store. I liked that it was affordable.
Brett armstrong –
I’d been having some calf tightness problems. I don’t know what they stemmed from but I needed a really deep stretch which I couldn’t get on my own from traditional calf stretching.
This thing is weird, a little uncomfortable the first couple times, but when you get it, once you get into that stretch position, it’s really effective. Just maintaining my calves now, I usually do like 1 good stretch on each leg before I go out for the day. Otherwise I’m pretty good.
Carl E –
Bought this for easier soleus stretching. Doesn’t work at all. Works well for gastrocnemius though.
B. Thomas –
This is a really great tool and has really helped me with stretching to alleviate muscle pain. Personally, I find it stretches my calves more than my hamstring, but it does stretch both. It’s pretty easy to use. I use mine at a doorway so I can hold on to the wall balance myself and see the clock in my kitchen at the same time to time my stretching.
Very useful tool and highly recommend it.
Jaime E. Rios Ortiz –
Buenisimo
Mysterybuff –
I had plantar fasciitis for months until a friend loaned me her pro stretch. It was a terrific way to stretch foot and calf and Plan plantar fasciitis is gone. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Jyoti Bakshi –
This is really useful and quite strong to hold body weight.. I just gave it a shot and it went well
Jan Eric Welch –
The ProStretch Original Calf Stretcher has been an essential tool in my recovery after I ripped a muscle off my Achilles tendon while skiing. It worked great for rehabilitation, helping me gradually regain the range of motion and strength in my calf back to where it was pre-injury. The design is simple yet highly effective, allowing for a deep and controlled stretch. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to strengthen their calf muscles and improve flexibility, especially after an injury. It’s a fantastic recovery tool that made a real difference in my healing process!
Leo –
It’s sturdy with thick plastic that won’t break. Nice that it has a soft surface underneath that won’t scratch floors.
Rob W. –
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.