ProStretch Double Original Calf Stretcher, Dual Foot Rocker for Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, and Tight Calves

The best calf stretcher. I use it every night without fail. It has made a big difference to me. Some people have trouble with balance and stability with the double calf stretcher. If so, you might want to try the single calf stretcher and work one calf at a time. I love the double one. You may be able to try one at PT while you hold on, like I did, so I knew it would work well for me. It stretches more effectively than a slant board because you can go to the exact angle that works for you.

I'm a healthy 50 year old who likes to run, but have been having issues with plantar fasciitis. I've been using a square block as well as a wedge (a block cut at a 45 degree angle). Both of those do an ok job of stretching my calf, but not as effectively as this. I first tried the single unit (from the same company - it's the same thing but it's just one, not two connected by little poles) but immediately noticed how being able to put pressure on the back of an adjacent stretcher would be beneficial. I don't use it for both feet at one time. I stretch one side, and gently push down on the back of the side I'm not using (which raises the front) to get a good stretch. Just awesome! A comment on the 1 star reviews. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but many of the one star reviews were obviously applicable to a person with some level of disabilities (age, weight, etc), some rated the delivery or getting the wrong product (what does that have to do with the actual functionality of the product???), and some were just funny - "I fell forward" and "I tried to figure this out for an hour and gave up!" lol umm... you're suppose to hold onto or lean on something when you use these and I have no idea how you'd spend more than 3 seconds on how to use this thing. So I suppose if you're very overweight or just a big person, or just can't figure things out, or Amazon ships you the wrong item, you might not like this. I think if you're an average, at least somewhat healthy person, you'd really like the product. I know I do.

I have plantar fasciitis in both feet, and this is the item that helps me most. I first isednin at physical therapy, and was so happy when I found out I could get my own. I can go from not being able to walk, to walking normally in a matter of minutes. I need to stretch first thing in the morning, so I can use this in the kitchen while I am making tea. It only takes a few minutes. There are other stretches you can do without equipment, but I don’t like doing them. I like using this which means I will do it more often. This is the easiest and quickest. The double was more expensive, but well worth it. I hesitated a long time on spending the money on it, but as soon as I got it, I was ecstatic! I felt I got a better stretch immediately. I have a single prostretch which I also love, but the double is better. Perhaps it’s more stable and I stand differently on a double. I am very adept on the single, but maybe I relax differently on this. It also saves time in that I can do both calves at same time. I asked my physical therapist the recommended time to stretch. She told me 30 second hold time. She further explained that they have done studies on holding for 20 seconds and 40 seconds, but 30 seconds is the optimal time for holding any stretch. No more, no less. I looked in the booklet that came with the stretcher and it also says 30 seconds, so I use my iPhone timer and just keep resetting in for every stretch to make sure I get the optimal time. You can use other stretching means, but standing and allowing your heel to drop gradually with your weight behind it is just easier to me than using a yoga strap or stretching against a wall. I don’t have to use any other body part. I work on an airplane, and I carry the single in my travel bag. I can stretch standing up so I don’t need any space at all to do it. I can stretch while waiting in an airport. When I am home, I bring it in my car and stretch at the dog park while my dog is running around, or anytime I have to wait somewhere. I need to stretch throughout the day, so I try to incorporate it into things. I really love this thing!

The Pro Stretcher is solidly made in the USA. The foot placement sections are on the small side and unit is narrower too, both when comparing to Vive calf stretcher purchased previously. Been using these calf stretchers for many years, they work very well for stretching lower back and legs.

I had plantar fasciitis. This works to help strengthen muscles. My Physical Therapist had me use it so I decided to purchase for home exercise. My feet are great now

This device was recommended to me by one of our best physical therapists in the area. Follow the directions very carefully so that you have proper ergonomics. It’s important to stretch out the hamstrings in the back of your legs. I highly recommend this product.

I purchased the ProStretch because I have (had) severe achilles tendonitis in both legs. I had been suffering from achilles pain for over a year and tried everything short of physical therapy to no avail. After consulting an orthopedic specialist and physical therapist I began a two-month physical therapy program. At the PT office, I used a calf stretching system and the therapist recommended a ProStretch for use at home. I purchased the ProStretch from Amazon and started using it within 2 days of my first therapy session. Admittedly, I did experience a lot of soreness at first, but as time went on, I was able to stretch further and further. When I started therapy, I only had about 4 degrees of movement in both ankles . . . after a few weeks, I was at 15 degrees. The ProStretch IN ADDITION TO the other physical therapy I received all helped to restore normal flexibility and helped to alleviate pain. Granted, I don't want to imply that the ProStretch alone is responsible, because I'm doing a lot of other stretches and exercises, but I will say that it has been great for helping to stretch my calves and restoring flexibility to my ankle area. A few quick things to note: It doesn't come with any instructions, but it's pretty intuitive - just make sure to balance yourself against something pretty substantial at first because until you get used to it, you can be a little wobbly. Also, make sure to wear some kind of footwear when you're on it. The heel plates are great for making sure your feet don't slide off of the back, but if you try it without shoes, the heel plates can be pretty uncomfortable on your feet. Overall, I love the ProStretch and would recommend it to anybody who needs to stretch their lower legs. I'll be using one of these the rest of my life to hopefully maintain the flexibility my PT and I have worked so hard to regain. Definitely a purchase that was well-worth every penny.

Just got it. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I've had plantar fascitis (PF) since I started running sprints a couple years ago, but didn't realize that I had an actual "condition". I just knew my calves were tight, my heels hurt so that it made me limp (esp. when I woke up in the a.m.), and the bottoms of my feet always seemed to be begging for a massage. I only realized I had "plantar fascitis" from reading some Amazon reviews on these stretching devices, and then doing a little research. Too bad Amazon doesn't allow emojis in their reviews...I deserve an eyeroll or smh for that. Maybe I didn't worry about or investigate the pain and limping because it was always very amenable to stretching. If I keep up with my stretching, especially my calves, I go back to normal. No foot symptoms. At least until stuff tightens up real good again. Biggest problem with stretching my calves is I go barefoot or wear flip-flops a lot. Calf stretching is more difficult without rubber-soled shoes that encase the feet...feet slip on all man-made surfaces or off of flip-flops. So I either had to put shoes on to stretch (which is inconvenient to do several times per day), use a towel instead of my long-lost stretch strap (towels are clunky), or skip regular calf stretching (which is what I usually did). I bought this thing on a whim, from a suggestion Amazon made when I finally decided to replace the stretch strap. Oh, and after I figured out from the reviews that I had PF. :rolleyes: My short review: best Christmas present I ever bought myself, hands down. It's perfect for my average 8.5-sized woman's foot, and I don't need to wear shoes to use it. I can hop on anytime. The stretch is very, very effective. Even better than using a strap. I have no doubt that the excellent stretch combined with the convenience will help keep me PF-free. I got the double but am now about to buy a single for when I travel. Highly recommend to anyone who stretches, but especially those plagued with PF!