 A Few Suggestions To Get the Most Out of Your ProStretch |
| Review Date: March 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: a trainer, |
As there are a lot of people buying this clever little device to address a painful foot condition known as plantar fasciitis, I thought I'd throw in my two bits for what it's worth.
First of all, you can use this device to help PREVENT plantar fasciitis. How does that work? Well, risk-factor studies show that if a person can't pull their foot up towards their head sufficiently (a motion called dorsiflexion), then they have an increased risk of getting plantar fasciitis. Since the ProStretch loosens up the muscles that keep you from pulling your foot up, it can increase dorsiflexion and decrease your chances of getting plantar fasciitis. Problem is, how much stretching does one have to do to really do to make the leg muscles more flexible?
Well, according to the book, The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution, which has painstakingly gone through all the randomized controlled trials comparing static calf muscle stretching to no stretching in order to get to the bottom of things, the most efficient way to get the job done is to hold a stretch position for twenty seconds, do it four times daily, three days out of the week (Knight 2001). There are other combinations of hold times and frequencies that will work, but this way is by far the most efficient (if you look at the table in the book, you'll see what I mean). Using these guidelines, you will gain about 6 degrees in 6 weeks. Individuals looking to stretch out their calf muscles and increase their length for other reasons (i.e. running, sports...) will also want to use these guidelines.
The second reason to use the ProStretch when it comes to plantar fasciitis, is to help TREAT and get rid of this painful condition. To my knowledge, there is only one randomized controlled trial that has tested out the effectiveness of doing just calf muscle stretching alone to get rid of plantar fasciitis. It goes something like this:
-one group of volunteers stretched their calf muscles for 3 minutes, three times daily, while another group did five 20-second stretches two times a day (Porter 2002). At follow-up four months later, both groups improved with no differences in any aspect of their outcome.
So it seems that based upon the LIMITED evidence (you gotta go with what you got), calf muscle stretching alone IS an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis. Therefore, if you want to use the ProStretch to help treat your plantar fasciitis, I suggest using any of the two stretching guidlelines above. Hope this helps potential buyers.
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I use it every day!
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| Review Date: March 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: T. Zelano, RI United States |
| I have been dealing w/ the pain of planters factitious for a while now. It's a pain having to stretch every morning or night, especially w/ a full time job and 2 children under 3. However, I leave this thing next to my bed and stretch first thing in the AM and last thing in the PM and it works very well. I first started using it while in PT and found that of all the other stretches they had me do, this one seemed like the most productive and felt the most effective. |
Wonderful calf stretch
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| Review Date: October 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Katherine Koch, Brooklyn, NY USA |
I used the prostretch when I was getting physical therapy for a broken ankle, and I liked it so much I bought one for myself. I have plantar fasciitis, and the prostretch provides a really profound and relaxing calf stretch which helps loosen up the tight muscles that cause foot tenderness and pain.
It provides such a strong stretch that I would warm up a little before using it, by walking around or doing less intense stretching of the gastrocnemious muscle in the calf.
A terrific product that does what it promises to do. |
Average Tool. No Better Than Static STretching Against Wall.
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| Review Date: July 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: gone-shootin, Seattle, WA |
Wow!
To say I was underwhelmed would be, well, an underwhelming understatement.
This tool is VERY sturdy, made of rigid plastic. It's very well made.
And, it DOES do a VERY good job of stretching the calf.
HOWEVER, anyone giving this thing glowing reviews isn't/hasn't been a competitive athlete. Why?
YOU CAN GET EXACTLY THE SAME STRETCH - IF NOT DEEPER - doing standard hamstring and calf stretches leaning into the wall.
THIS IS WHY I'm under whelmed. It's no different than doing standard static stretches.
As for plantar fasciatis relief, which I was hoping for, it SUCKS for stretching the fascia. The instructions read, "The plantar fascia is stretched by default when doing the exercises."
Seriously, YOU'RE MUCH, MUCH better off just grabbing your foot in one hand, and pulling your toes/ball of your foot up HARD, and holding your heel in the other to stretch your plantar fascia.
Again, it's a well made device. But I've returned it; because I have enough stuff lying around that serves no real purpose other than someone thought of way to make something to fix a problem that doesn't exist.
Good luck. |
Great Product
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| Review Date: February 23, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Mary, Vero Beach |
| I have had foot pain while playing tennis for a number of months. I have changed shoes, but nothing helped. I've been doing exercises with the Prostrech and it has almost completely eliminated the pain. If use it to strech, it really helps! |
My First Step Toward Relief Of Plantar Fasciitis
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| Review Date: December 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Rob W., Florida |
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. |
Works good, lasts a long time!
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| Review Date: December 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: K. R. Wright, |
I had pretty severe plantar fasciitis in my left foot/ankle. I was unable to run, and some days, even walking very much was not possible. Had moderate to severe pain everyday. Almost unable to get out of bed and even put weight on my left foot some days.
Bought one of these ProStretch devices in SEP 07 and in 5 months had almost no pain and started running again. Used it before and after exercising, and after 8-9 months have never had another reoccurrence of pain or plantar fasciitis. Still use it occasionally for preventive measure. Very heartily recommend this simple product that provided me fantastic results!! |
IT WORKS!!!
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| Review Date: November 28, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D.J.B., |
| This thing really works. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, my physical therapist recommended the Prostretch.I bought it and am so thankful I did. My foot had been hurting for 3 1/2 months, and it finally feels better. |
Prostretch System
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| Review Date: March 19, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Robert L, Port Charlotte, Florida |
| I have had many problems with my legs over the last two years from one thing or another medically. Now all the tests have showed that there is no problem with my legs as far as blockages and blood flow was concerned but still I experienced major calf pain when I tried to walk. My son recommended this system of stretching out the calf muscle and within five days of using it I am able to walk a mile in the morning without stopping to get rid of the pain in my legs. I checked around to see where to buy this system and Amazon had the very best price as well as the added benefit of armchair shopping. I am very satisfied with this product. |
prostretch PT100 Heel stretch device
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| Review Date: August 8, 2006 |
| Reviewer: J. E. Strobel, |
| This is a simple little device, but when I tried it at the Y, I got the best hamstring stretch ever. I went on-line and was happy to find out I could buy one for home. After a long walk, after exercise or for leg cramps - this gives me alot of relief. |
Splendiferous
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| Review Date: April 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Dunker, San Diego, CA USA |
Though a simple idea, the value of a good stretch across your calf up your leg through your buttocks is an amazing relaxation of some daily tensions.
Surprisingly, the device is not as flimsy as pictured, but a fairly rugged material with a robust feel.
I enjoy owning & using it daily. I have recommended it to friends, whether they still play sports or workout, just for the simple benefit of releasing any pent up energy in their legs muscles. |
a great way to prevent plantars fasciatis
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| Review Date: April 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Katherine, Mississippi |
| This heel strech device gives a great stretch to your calf and heel - perfect for tennis players and such that have a tendency towards plantars fasciatis. I like this much better than a board. This can be put up easier and travels much better than the board. |
This does what it claims...
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| Review Date: June 12, 2007 |
| Reviewer: DooDude, Midwest, USA |
Ive used this item & am pleased with the results.
It really does stretch out the tendons etc & its very sturdy. I weigh 260 lbs & was afraid that it might not hold up to my weight but it does & its very well made.
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HAVE HAD MINE ABOUT 30 YEARS I THINK...
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| Review Date: August 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer: In Memory of W. G. Simms, Palmetto Piedmont, USA |
I started running distance events in 1971 and somewhere way back then I picked up a PROSTRETCH to help with stretching. Although my distance running days ended in the late 80's, over the years, like now as I write this review, I have had to return to using it regularly when I had over-stressed my arches.
--This time that was caused by a combination of a lot of long walks on concrete and a lot of wearing some really comfortable slides that, unfortunately, do not provide very good arch support.
It goes without saying that I am an extreme fan of this ingenious little device; what I'd like to do is offer some comments on OTHER comments on it.
1) There is a study online [KUZMA & McNEIL, UW-L, 2005] in which the researchers concluded that the PROSTRETCH device is no better than static or incline board stretching. My own experience and the overwhelmingly positive reviews here at Amazon would suggest otherwise.
2) At least one reviewer here asserts that he or she was injured by using the PROSTRETCH. I can see where this would easily happen if one did not STRICTLY follow the instructions in the user's manual which CLEARLY state that one should not stretch too fast or too far.
3) These devices are built to last; I'd say that in normal usage they will easily outlive the original purchaser. IOW, they are a classic device that you may just hand down to your grandkids.
4) Lastly, and this is sort of a minor point but one that needs addressing IMO, I don't know if the present units come with the very hi-quality heavy-duty rubberized strips on the bottom. On mine these are 1/2" wide by 10.25" long by 1/8" deep. I have found them to be sufficient for using the device safely on hardwood floors. It would be nice to know if other users have also found them to be sufficient. We - wife & I - use the device on hardwood floors or carpet/rugs only - not outdoors - as we don't want to damage the rubber strips.
Recommend without reservation to reasonably discerning people.
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The perfect calf and foot stretch
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| Review Date: April 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: J. Coffey, Fremont, CA United States |
My PT recommended the use of this device for treatment of plantar fasciitis. After just one set of stretches, I can feel a huge difference in my chronically-tight calves, and my arch pain is diminished. I can already see how regular use can help with my condition!
The device also comes with a book illustrating other exercises that can be done, including strengthening the Achilles tendons and stretching the hamstrings, both of which I really need.
The device itself is very sturdy and well-made, much sturdier than it appears in the photo. I was worried that it might not be able to accommodate my short little feet, but it was not a problem at all. Highly recommended for anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis or chronically tight calves. Far superior to using a step or strap to try and get into those calf muscles. |
Preventing heel injuries with ProStretch
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| Review Date: February 20, 2008 |
| Reviewer: John C. Williams, Columbus, OH USA |
I'm a 61-year old semi-competitive runner who usually forgets to stretch AFTER a brisk run. My physical therapist recommended ProStretch to prevent plantar fasciitis. I tried one and it really helps relieve my heel pains.
I don't run 5k as fast as I did 25 years ago, but my times are improving again. Few 60+ runners show up so I usually compete with the 50-59 age group. ProStretch is helping fight the effects of aging. My best races may still be ahead. |
Wonderful!
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| Review Date: February 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Katie H, Chicago, IL. |
| This is a great product for stretching. They have one at my gym but when I run outside, I'm often lazy about stretching and I have some plantar faciatis issues so its important for me to stretch. It stretches your calf and foot muscles wonderfully (although I haven't quite gotten the hang of the hamstring stretch they recommend). Highly recommended for anyone who feels they don't stretch enough (since having it around encourages you to stand on it) or don't stretch efficiently). |
Back Stretch Appliance
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| Review Date: August 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: J. J. Slattery, Hillsdale NJ |
| Delivery of product was faster than expected. Product is used by my wife who has chronic back problems. It works fine! |
Prostretch PT200 - Heel Stretch Device
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| Review Date: April 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: James C. Houdek, |
Underwent physical therapy last year and again this year and was introduced to the PT-200 - As a runner it is the best stretch around
Thanks |
Nice device
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| Review Date: February 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Alan Kerbaugh, Lansdale, Pa |
| Solidly built, nice for stretcning the calf, but rather limited in the range of excercises. Does what it is supposed to do however. |
Pro-stretch
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| Review Date: December 14, 2008 |
| Reviewer: PhilThePT, Florida |
| Use it daily 2 times holding for 30 seconds each time, great for heel pain. |
Prostretch PT100 Heal Stretch
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| Review Date: April 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Hauptfleisch, Western New York |
| I first encountered the Prostretch heal stretch when I was rehabbing a dislocated and broken ankle. It was critical in regaining the mobility of my ankle to the point where, now, I can ran and jump, etc as good as I ever did. I bought one recently because I had lost my old one in a move. Due to the injury sometimes my calve and achilles get pretty tight and it affects my knee (due to lack of ankle articulation). The prostretch has helped quite a bit. |
Fantastic device
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| Review Date: April 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jeremy Noritz, Ny, NY |
| If only all purchases came met and exceeded expectations like this one. Fantastic for my feet and legs I use it daily. |
ProStretch works!
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| Review Date: January 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: D Runner, CT |
| Simple, well made device really helps in calf stretching. Recommend it for runners. |
Excellent way to stretch your calf muscle
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| Review Date: November 9, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Chloe Winfield, Bronx, New York United States |
| I tore the medial head of my gastrocnemius (inside calf muscle) when I overstretched it after playing tennis earlier in the day. This little device practically saved my life! It works so well and really stretches out the calf muscle better than any method I tried before. I had suffered for 6 weeks until I purchased this item and after a week and a half of using this device just twice a day I finally felt relief. The muscle has lenghtened and the palpable and visible gap is practically gone. I highly recommend this- not just for the ankle but also for the calf. The price is so great for something that works so well. |
Stretch System
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| Review Date: August 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mary S. Wandell, |
| I had used this same ProStretch years ago in therapy and it helped my plantar facitis. I ordered the single but find it hurts my knee when used alone and I know I need the dual stretch. |
Medi-Dyne ProStretch Kicks Butt
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| Review Date: March 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: E. Cowen, The Bluegrass State |
| I have severe achillies tendonitis and this is a savior for me. I normally try to find stairs that wont let my shoe slip to get a really good stretch. This allows me to do that anywhere without out a single problem. This thing rocks!!!!! |
ARCH AND HEEL PAIN GONE THE FIRST DAY!!!
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| Review Date: December 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: G. Arceneaux, Houma, LA |
I had been suffering with arch and heel pain for the past few years. I tried expensive shoes which are very comfortable but the pain persisted. When I would stand from a sitting position it would hurt and I would limp the first few steps. The problem progressed to the point that I was going to make an appointment to see a podiatrist.
I came across an article about the Prostretch and decided to try it as a last resort. I read the manual as soon as it arrived and did the "gastroc" exercise. After, my foot felt good and I had less soreness. The muscles felt loose and stretched, not tight as they normally would. I sat down for about an hour and then did the exercise again. I sat down for a while again and everything felt great and the soreness was entirely gone. I stood up with out pain and no more limping the first few steps. I knew the true test would be when I got up in the morning. When I got out of bed, no pain.
I walk 3 miles a day on the treadmill. In the past, I had pain before and after the walk. I can't wait to try that out today.
Now that I have used the Prostretch, I wish that I would have bought the bilateral model to do both legs at the same time, but it's no big deal because it only takes a couple of minutes to exercise both legs. |
Pro-stretch for feet
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| Review Date: February 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Quigg, Minneapolis, MN |
I ordered this product for my husband and he has given me such tremendous reports of it having helped his feet. He travels 5 days a week and takes it with him on his trips so he is able to facilate it's use even then.
He really hasn't complained of his symptoms since he received the pro-stretch. Now he is trying to get our daughter to use it too!
Thanks. |
Works wonderfully!
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| Review Date: October 9, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Vikki, Bronx, NY |
| This product has been a tremendous help for my partner. She ruptured her achilles tendon earlier this year and rehabilitation was eventually canceled. This device provides daily convenience for her use when she sees fit. It is providing great stretching directly where it needs to for her injury. She said its a duplicate of what she used during rehab treatment. Thanks Amazon for allowing this item to be on sale via your website. I strongly recommend its use for anyone experiencing an achilles tendon injury. |
prostretch
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| Review Date: April 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Alan D. Weitzsacker, Buffalo, NY USA |
Got this for my wife who had been using one on load from
the physical therapist as part of treatment for plantars
facieitis (sp?) - and was working well for her. She also
suggested I use it to stretch out before & after being out
on my bicycle (16 miles is a typical short ride for me);
this has cut down any feeling of pulling a calf muscle when
riding on windy days or longer distances. Well worth to have
one of these to help stretching out. Shipped quickly as
anything else I've ordered through amazon. |
Take the PT routine home
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| Review Date: September 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: lch, Lincoln, NE |
My physical therapist has me using the Medi-Dyne ProStretch as part of my routine in the clinic. To some extent one can get the same results by placing the ball of one's foot on a step and putting your weight on that foot. In fact that was part of the routine I was to follow at home. I often experience foot pain in the ball of my foot when attempting this. The ProStretch accomplishes the same exercise goals but distributes the body's weight across the whole bottom of the foot and eliminates the pain I was experiencing while providing a better stretch than the "step" routine.
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Got me out of physical therapy
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| Review Date: August 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Erin G., New York, NY USA |
| Having a ProStretch at home has made all the difference for me. It has allowed me to keep my calves from tightening up and making it difficult for me to walk properly. My one caveat is that it works much better with sneakers on, which makes it a little annoying when you want a quick stretch before bed. But that's really a minor complaint. |
Great calf stretcher
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| Review Date: August 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: CF, WA |
| I used this at PT, and when my husbands podiatrist said he needed to stretch his calfs to help his plantar fasciitis, I thought of the pro stretch PT200. It works great for this! |
Stretches Great!
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| Review Date: August 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Predmore, |
| It is a wonderful little gadget that allows for you to get a really good stretch in your calves when you don't have stairs or a curb around. Initially tried it at the gym and found it helpful so I bought one for home. |
Calf stretcher
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| Review Date: April 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: R. Dockins, Princeton, NJ United States |
| This is a lifesaver. I have always had tight calf muscles, but never went looking for this item until I severely sprained my ankle. My physical therapist had one of these, and I got hooked. It's good for helping a sprain get better, but also just good for people with flat feet. Nothing I've found gets a better stretch. Well worth the investment. |
Good investment
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| Review Date: April 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Monica, Chicago, IL USA |
| The ache that I had on both knees is nearly gone since I started to use this product every day! |
Does the Trick
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| Review Date: February 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Fisher, Chicago |
| If you are looking for a great way to get a deep stretch for your calf muscles this is the device I would certainly recommend. I had the opportunity to use it during physical therapy and knew I needed one at home. Very satisfied with results. |
leg strecher
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| Review Date: October 18, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Susan Lee, |
| This product has greatly improved my husbands foot problem. By stretching every day he has relaxed the muscles and is walking pain free. |
Excellent for stretching
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| Review Date: August 25, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Stephen M. Charme, Cranford, NJ United States |
| I developed heel pain from running and knew that I need to stretch my calf muscles. Although you can easily do so without the ProStretch, I can feel more of a stretch when I use this device. With practice I could probably do the same thing on my own, but I have a busy schedule and like that this device easily ensures a good stretch. I use it several times a day. |
Tried for Plantar Fasciitis
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| Review Date: June 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Scott D. Whigham, Dallas, TX United States |
| I bought this about 18 months ago and have used it for all 18 months but still have plantar fasciitis. I've had a shot, taken steroids, bought MBT shoes and purchased/wear prescription orthotics and still suffer. My case of PF is clearly difficult to get rid of so maybe this works better for the "average" case of PF. |
huge help
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| Review Date: July 18, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Evan, New York, NY United States |
| I had plantar fasciatis and could not run for more than a year. Physical therapy visits didn't help much, but once I got this and stretched regularly, improvement came, and I've been running without trouble for three years now. A great product. |
A must have for runners!
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| Review Date: July 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: G. Montgomery Monday III, |
| This product is fantastic! As a runner who suffers from plantar fasciatis (sp?), this product helped a great deal. It really hits the spot when stretching your calves, especially the soleus. |
helps foot
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| Review Date: June 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Holly H., Central Coast California |
| I prefer the single to the double version of this kind of product. It is easy to use and does the job for me. It is sturdy, light weight and storable. |
Good product for young athletes
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| Review Date: September 5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Woody, |
| I purchased this ProStretch product for my son on his Doc's (Othopedics)suggestion. He has had a problem with Seaver's, a common diagnosis for young athletes. He does use it and it does seem to work. That's all I can ask. It's easier than say standing on the edge of a step and has the gadget appeal even to an 11 year old. A good product in my opinion. |
Medi-Dyne ProStretch
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| Review Date: June 3, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ellen C, Palm Harbor, Florida United States |
| This product provides a deep calf stretch - a deeper stretch then I can get from a stretching on a stair or likewise. I had developed some fairly painful knots in my calf while running. I am a casual runner - 20 - 25 miles per week. I had originally used this device at my gym, and sprang for the $30 to have one at home. I have very tight calf muscles, and this little piece of plastic does the trick! It positions the foot in such a way, as to provide a great stretch. |
excellent stretch for achilles, calve muscles
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| Review Date: December 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: burgh bone doc, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| The extra dorsiflexion achieved with this device gives a tremendous stretch to the posterior muscles and tendons of the the lower leg. Patients suffering from chronic tightness of the calves, achilles tendon and plantar fascitis will notice considerable improvement very quickly after using the ProStretch. Several of my patients have purchased this after trying it in the office. |
buy a night splint instead
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| Review Date: October 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: C. P. Baker, Valdosta, Georgia United States |
| It feels good to stretch the plantar muscle...this didn't help me feel better. the night splint finally helped |
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Experience Sonic technology in our slimmest form from Oral-B. This attractive electric toothbrush is slimmer than Sonicare Essence and designed to naturally whiten your teeth by gently polishing away surface stains. Plus, Oral-B Pulsonic removes more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush with a dynamic bristle cleaning action. You can even customize your routine to your unique needs with Clean and Sensitive brushing modes. The subtle two-minute timer helps you reach the dentist-recommended brushing time. With Oral-B Pulsonic, you’ll get all the benefits of today’s Sonic technology with Oral-B’s trusted satisfaction guarantee. From the Manufacturer Experience Sonic technology in our slimmest form from Oral-B. This attractive electric toothbrush is slimmer than Sonicare Essence and designed to naturally whiten your teeth by gently polishing away surface stains. Plus, Oral-B Pulsonic removes more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush with a dynamic bristle cleaning action. You can even customize your routine to your unique needs with Clean and Sensitive brushing modes. The subtle two-minute timer helps you reach the dentist-recommended brushing time. With Oral-B Pulsonic, you’ll get all the benefits of today’s Sonic technology with Oral-B’s trusted satisfaction guarantee. | | |
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