OPTP Slant (Pair) – Foam Wedge Set, Lightweight, 18 Degree Incline, Black

I tried a lot of things for my calf stretch and nothing worked. This is the only thing that worked to stretch my calf/ankle muscles. This works much better than those round things you put your foot on. This is nice and lightweight and this enables me to use it every day. I have fibromyalgia so I cannot lift heavy things. I keep this on the floor and use it in the evening. My heel/foot pain has been greatly reduced.

These are great. I keep one in the car and that helps my Archillis Tendonitis. This has been the only thing that helps on a long drive. AT sufferers know how painful and awkward those long drives can be! The angle is good, and barefooted as pictures, provides a good none slip stretch. These are cheaper then the others, so a good value. Actually, it is one piece cut diagonally. You could put the 2 pieces together and put under a work hair as low stool. Will, they last forever? Prob long enough for the use most have in mind.

These slants are great. I have overly tight Achilles tendons and am supposed to stretch them out every am and pm. I was originally focused on getting some hard surface slants to use but cost was prohibitive so settled on these. They're made out of hard styrofoam which is both good and bad. Good: the surface "gives" a little which as with any stretch is actually beneficial because it can help prevent accidental injury. Bad: my foot leaves an impression on the foam so the aforementioned "give" means the incline for the stretch is lessening instead of increasing - so I stretch for 10-15 sec on one side of the slant then move to the other side for another 10-15 sec (which it's wide enough to accommodate). And miscellaneous notes: I leave this by my bed, up against the wall and next to a door, so I'm reminded to stretch when getting up and before doing to sleep, and I can get leverage by holding onto the doorway. OH - and if you have pets that shed, this thing collects it BIG TIME. As well as lint, fuzz, threads, etc. Doesn't bother me - affects nothing but the appearance - but I can see how it might be a tad annoying for some folk.

I first got into using a slant board for this stretch when I went to physical therapy after back surgery. I had always done this lower leg stretch after running with both my feet planted level on the ground. My PT therapist had a slant board, and so I understood just how effective it can be to use a slant board instead of what I had been doing. I've wanted to buy one of these, but the price of the wooden ones is just too much money for me. I came across this item while browsing Amazon and decided that the price was right and that I'd give it a try. In short, this is a perfect slant board for a lower leg stretch. Yes, it's only a black foam slab cut on a bias, but it supports my body just fine and doesn't break or become misshapen. I think this product will be very durable and I can't imagine it not lasting for at least a few years, if not longer. While you get two slant boards with this product, I'm only using one. The picture shows this product to be a bit narrower than it is in reality. I position the slant board about 2 feet away from the wall, put both feet on it, and then lean forward, using the wall as support. You can immediately feel the stretch in your lower leg. I do three sets of 30 seconds each. The product stores easily and is as light as a feather. If you're a runner or need physical therapy that includes this stretch, consider this product. This is one of those times when less expensive is actually better! I'm not sure how this would hold up to day-in and day-out use in a commercial setting like a physical therapist's office, but for an individual or family, this is an excellent product that does the job at a very affordable price. There are no instructions that come with it, and I'm not aware of any other use for it other than this stretch. If you live in a small apartment, storage might be an issue you need to think about. If, however, you have the room to put it away after each use, it is ideal for its purpose. Highly recommended.

Just perfect..! I don't need a very high slant, so it works just right for me. It's light enough to pack in my luggage, which is important, because I need it when I am traveling when I know that my achilles tendon and plantar fasciae will tighten up on me. I also use it to put under my feet when I am in an uncomfortable restaurant chair and need a slant board to help position my back in the chair. Also, the foam is just a bit soft so I can stand on it barefoot and the pressure doesn't hurt my bunion. And there is minimal foot-sliding because of the sticky texture of the foam. I'm delighted with this "find."

I HAD A STROKE IN DECEMBER 2012. THE THERAPIST USED THIS TYPE OF SLANT BOARD TO HELP LOOSEN UP MY CALF OF MY AFFECTED LEG, BUT IT WAS MADE OF PLYWOOD. THIS IS LIGHTER AND WON'T DAMAGE MY WOOD FLOORS. I LOVE THEM (THEY COME IN PAIRS). ALL THOUGH IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE WITHOUT SHOES ON. NO PROBLEM, EITHER TAKE SHOES OFF FIRST OR COVER THE SLANTS WITH A TOWEL. WORKS GREAT! ALSO PURCHASED A AIREX BALANCE PAD FOR MY KNEES TO DO WEIGHT-BEARING EXERCISES AND A FLOOR PAD TO DO FULL-BODY FLOOR EXERCISES. ALL THROUGH AMAZON. I HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM WITH AMAZON. THEY SHIP IT QUICKLY!I PLAN TO PURCHASE WHAT I NEED THROUGH THEM.

I think these slants are made with a different material than what others reviewed since it did not pill or flake off when I opened the package. The first few times I used them, they were nice and firm, so I was very pleased. However, with repeated use, the foam has started to soften, and no longer have the same supportive feel under my feet as when they were new. Given that I've only had them for a couple weeks, I'm not optimistic about their long-term usefulness.

So simple, yet it provides such a better stretch to the calf muscles than anything else I've tried without it.While I previously thought O was stretching my calf muscles, after using this one time I realized how wrong I was. Using these *really* stretches the calf. And it feels awesome! The foam is comfortable to step on, even in bare feet. And it compresses slightly which is useful (makes it a little more comfortable). I have not had a problem with my foot slipping off as another reviewer has commented. Initially it does seem a bit pricey for what they are... but they have worked far better than anything else I tried. That makes it worth the price. They have greatly helped me doing my PT exercises for my Patellar Tendonitis. I was also starting to have a problem with plantar fasciitis (on the same side as my bad knee) which disappeared after a day or two of using this.It's amazing the havoc a couple of overly tight muscles do to all the things around them.

Great size, light weight but strong.

Awesome for Achilles Tendon stretching.

Exactly what I wanted. Thanks Fast delivery

Was expecting yoga block foam (ie firm). My feet sink into these blocks with body weight only, they are soft-ish foam. Adding weight for squats, etc is totally out of the question. Note - I am close to 200 lbs. YMMV.