Summary of Contents for Medi-Dyne ProStretch
- Page 1 ProStretch ® Therapy Products LLUSTRATED NSTRUCTIONAL ANUAL StepStretch ® Therapy Products ®...
- Page 2 If you presently have a foot, ankle or calf injury, consult your physician or physical therapist before using ProStretch. ¥ Do not use ProStretch on wet surface, ice, gravel, loose stone or sand. ¥ Never stretch a cold muscle. Warm up first with a short walk or jog.
- Page 3 “During the past year, we have used the ProStretch with excellent results. We have seen improvements in flexibility in all four components of the lower leg and foot. The step by step approach with simple instructions makes perfect sense.” Jack Foley, Director of Sports Medicine...
- Page 4 This is important for balance and to keep hips level. While leaning slightly forward, keep shoulders, hips and ankle of foot on ProStretch in line with each other. (Figure 1A) Keep leg straight on ProStretch and let your ankle pivot so your heel gently rocks back until you feel a slight tension in the upper gastroc calf muscle.
- Page 5 5 seconds. Repeat two more sets of 30 seconds. “You’ll notice the difference immediately. ProStretch hits the right spot! Unlike slant boards, curbs, and steps, ProStretch stretches the lower leg correctly, giving you the competitive edge.”...
- Page 6 If they will bring the ProStretch with them and work on it, it will help them prevent injury” Pepper Burruss, P.T., A.T., C.
- Page 7 (with bilateral models only) While standing on the Bilateral in neutral position, lift either foot out of ProStretch and place the toes of that foot onto the heel cup of the empty side unit. Slowly rock back while gently applying pressure with your toes on the heel cup.
- Page 8 Therapy Products to improve muscular strength and endurance . . . Improving muscular strength and endurance is just another way that ProStretch was designed to prevent injures. Any time you use ProSretch, you are automatically strengthening StepStretch the muscles of the lower leg. The longer you continuously ®...
- Page 9 ProStretch models. This is a valuable tool for first-time users and a great refresher for ProStretch pros! “As a podiatrist and former competitive runner, I would urge anyone who trains on a regular basis to use the ProStretch to help improve flexibility and avoid injuries.” Thomas Vorderer, D.P.M.
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Page 10: Limited Warranty
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