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

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.

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!

This calf stretcher works well to prevent injury and help me stretch after a long run.

Hoping this works to stretch ankle area. Had ORIF surgery a year ago and still don’t have proper flexion in ankle along with ‘rubberband’ feeling in ankle area. Sat in my chair and rocked this back and forth while watching tv last night. Let felt looser. Will keep using and see how it is for dr appt in april.

This stretcher helped telluride my latest bout of increased plantar fasciitis. Be sure to use carefully as described in the instructions: shoes on, heel against the back of the device, stand only in that leg, then keep hips forward and drop your heel down. The stretch into your calf is just what you need. Like all good stretches, it's uncomfortable when you first start, but it gets easier and relieves so much pain. Thank you for a fantastic product!

Easy to use. Do get your PT or ORTHOS advise. See,s to give relief although ima very short term used.

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.

Helped me, easy to use good value!