I have been recovering from achilles tendonitis, and this board is a great tool to build stability through the foot, achilles, and calf. It's well built and will last. But like anything, it's only as good as the exercises your doing with it, but if you're committed to doing the rehab, it's an excellent tool to help with recovery.
One week and I am absolutely loving my sidekick balance board!
As an older runner I have battled a few shin & foot injuries lately. Adding these exercises to my routine I know is going to keep me running longer & stronger!!
I'm 10 days in and really liking this thing. I've been using daily since I received it and have made some progress in the intensity level I can do. I primarily bought this to rehab an ankle that I badly sprained about 9 months ago. I noticed a difference even after one use and the improvement is continuing. Definitely recommended for middle aged volleyball players with injuries.
Good quality . Youll have to get used to them over time if you have just started to train your feet .
It really does isolate the foot muscles to strengthen them.
Been eying this for some time and I’m glad I bought it. After a week of using it I already see improvement in ankle mobility. With running 70ish miles a week, my ankles have been locking up and this has been helping.
Very pleased with this product so far and the information packet inside has been very helpful in picking the right configuration and exercises for my needs. Bought this for over pronation causing recurring shin and post tib issues.
I’ve got a gymnast, soccer player, and a ballerina at home and we’re using this for injury prevention. They love it!
I've only tried the board once so far but it is exactly as advertised, It looks deceptively easy, I thought I would have no trouble balancing with both arms out but I was shocked at how much I was wobbling to stay up! And that's the whole reason I got it really. I've been experiencing terrible foot & ankle pain with no medical diagnosis so I figured I must have some muscle weakness/instability. I'm really glad to have this board to start working on it so I can enjoy my favorite hobbies again. My favorite thing about it is the ease of use, it doesn't require a lot of research. All you do is move the velcro pieces to the position in the pictures in the guide based on what part of your foot you want to target. It's also great that it's so small and light. Easy enough to fit in tiny apartments, hotel rooms, or PT practices. It's pricey, but seems like it will be well worth it as long as it doesn't break (which seems unlikely).
This has so many uses and it has tremendously helped my arch pain!
The shear size of the Bow Muscle Scraper makes it significantly more user-friendly and highly effective in targeting the larger muscle groups of the legs.
The gel really helps the scraper glide over your muscles.
I purchased this scraper for my upper legs to help an injury I have now and to help prevent any future injuries. The handles make it perfect to scrape your leg and glute too! The quality is excellent and I can feel that it is helping.
Ordered to help my running recovery. Now my entire family of non-runners use it too and they LOVE it!
When I had plantar heel pain that was getting progressively worse over a few months, I found these tools and they have been a great addition to my strengthening activities. While initially I was focused on my foot, I use both tools where ever I feel tightness and they have had a positive impact.
This product is super well made, you can feel it right when picking it up and feeling the edge. The shape allows for multiple grips and uses, and the case also fits a cloth to wipe it down. It has worked super well on breaking up persistent scar tissue and knotting around my shin splint area, improving recovery and keeping it pain free. So happy I finally got it!
I had toes that are very tightly packed together and do not move independently. After a month of using the toe spreader my feet don't even look familiar to me. Initially the spreader hurt a lot and was hard to get on, so I started putting it on in the bath. After a week it was easy to put on and had started changing the shape of my foot. I run much more comfortably and am discovering a whole new relationship with my feet! The downside is I needed to get different shoes with a wider toe box.
I have always struggled with foam rollers being awkward and time consuming to pull out and get into a good position on. The Muscle Scraper has been so much easier and so much more targeted. I went from aches and pains after every run to running without pain at all. This was totally worth it.
These tools have helped tremendously with my foot pain. Consistent use has helped with my recovery more than any other method.
I was suffering from severe knee pain due to IT Band Syndrome. I heard about scraping and decided to give it a try. It has worked wonders in helping me to recover and get back on my feet pain-free. This tool is extremely sturdy and well-made; the inital cost is a little high, but I have a feeling it's going to last a lifetime, and that's worth it to me.
Very pleased with the Echo Muscle Scraper. The quality is top notch. The shape is excellent for use on the entire body. I greatly appreciate the fine edge that this product offers compared to some other products out there. Highly recommend.