Foot and Calf Stretcher-Stretching Strap For Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs, Foot Drop, Achilles Tendonitis & Hamstring. Yoga Foot & Leg Stretch Strap. (Black)

Update: after using this thing several times now I'm feeling better. It is a very versatile and helpful strap to use while stretching. If you're anything like me and are very tight, have pain, and have a bit of a gut that can impede some stretches, then this is for you. I'm still trying to master the IT stretch. The IT band has always been a difficult stretch for me, probably because I'm so tight everywhere else. The booklet that came with the strap is a little confusing. The pictures and wording don't seem to always match up. But that's not a big deal. This also makes stretching my piriformis easier. That's a huge thing for me. This is still a 5 star product review for me. Original review: Where has this been all my life? I have plantar fasciitis that is significantly impacting my ability to live a normal life. Due to the compensation in my gait one whole side of my body is jacked up and in pain. While looking for yet one more thing to help with the plantar fasciitis I stumbled onto this strap for stretching. I have a slant board for stretching my calves and achilles tendons, which works the best for me. But I need to do other stretches, too, & I have difficulty stretching using elastic bands. Years ago I had a non-elastic band with loops similar to this. But that one didn't have a thing to attach to the foot and made stretching difficult for me and was sometimes painful with the loop digging into my skin. This band with the foot attachment is genius. It's simple enough to put on. It came with a little booklet with directions on how to do different stretches and a bag for storage. I've only used it for the foot, calf, and hamstring so far. I tried it for the IT band which is challenging for a tight person to stretch. I think it'll work well for that too, but I didn't have time other than to quickly check to see if I felt a pull. I'm very happy I got this. It's an inexpensive stretching aid that will actually work for me and hopefully help me be more consistent with my stretching. It seems to be well made. The stitching looks to be well done and thorough. I definitely recommend this especially if you're like me and have difficulty stretching due to age and somewhat limited mobility.

Right out of the box, this was worth more than I paid. Excellent quality! I was recently diagnosed with heel spurs after a heel injury, and this stretcher was recommended by my podiatrist. It does not damage my healing injury and gives my ligaments and tendons the stretching they need. The best part is these stretches do exactly what yoga does. I used to do yoga exercises religiously until I got older and developed leg issues. I am so happy that this allows me to do the leg stretches I used to with yoga. Oh! The slipping others have experienced can be fixed by playing around with the Velcro straps and placement. It happened to me at first, too, but now it fits perfectly and never slips. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Does the job. Helped get a deeper stretch in my calf and foot. Hoping to see more improvement now that stretching is easier.

Couldn’t be happier I found this!!! I have cerebral palsy a used a towel my whole life works great and feels amazing

I have issues with my ankle and knee, but this did the trick! I've been looking online trying to find the perfect product and when I found this I knew it give me comfort and pain relief. The design is perfect and helps everyone be able to stretch their calf out for any issue they may have be it Heel spurs, Plantar Fasciitis, or even foot drop! I've increased my range of motion and feel no matter how long I use it I find it's very durable and will last a long time!

works but pretty crappy

I had my first experience with plantar fasciitis this week. My ortho told me to stretch the foot and achilles tendon. While I had a regular stretching strap already, I found it difficult to use to get my toes back. This strap solved that problem easily. So easy to use and it feels so good. I highly recommend this strap if you need to stretch your foot. It also works for hamstring stretches as well.

I will start by saying what I like about this. 1. Adjustable, sturdy 2. Helps alot with the foot pain 3. Helps to stretch calf too Things I dont care for: Takes a little work at first to get it on the foot, but its easy to put on if your able to reach your foot to put it on. Its very big for my size 9 in shoe feet so it kind of hurts the toes, it rubs the bottoms a little, makes it hard to really feel the difference unless I pull closer. After awhile of using it you get used to putting it on and taking it off. Just takes a few days or so. There is no padding its all material but its thick and the pull strap is like a seat belt thick for a better idea. Worth the price, if you get two you can use them for stretching for like dance class or gymnastics? Not suitable for children. It would fit comfortably for size 10 shoe. But bare feet no shoe! The shoe will get it dirty and eventually wear it down. So socks work fine or barefoot. Your choice.