OPTP The Original Stretch Out Strap with Exercise Poster – Made in The USA Stretching Strap and Yoga Strap for Stretching, Physical Therapy Exercise and Flexibility

Works well

I love mine!! It's easy to use, made of sturdy material and comes with a chart with illustrations. I got this one for my daughter-in-law!!

I like it. Simple and it works. Good price and quality. Fast shipping.

I have arthritic knees. Ten years ago I had Regenexx stem cell replacement (my own stem cells) in my left knee and got 100% pain relief, even to this day. However, the stiffness of age has crept into both knees. Walking was with a limp. When I stood or got out of the car, it took more than a few seconds to walk, due to the stiffness. I took stairs one step at a time. It was embarrassing when I stood and couldn't walk for 5 - 10 seconds. The first time I used the strap, I made it through the first column of exercises and the quad stretches. The difference was dramatic. My limp was gone and I was actually able to normally walk up a small flight of stairs (with a handrail.) My legs felt so much better. I though I was dreaming. Now a week and a half later, I honestly can't believe the difference. I am walking normally, without the limp. I can actually do a small squat. It is dramatically easier for me to rise from a seated position and I find it easier to get up off of the floor. Where has this been my entire life? Why did no physical therapist ever recommend this? Now, what you as a reader need to know. The stretches are not easy. You will have to concentrate on each stretch and position yourself to isolate the muscles. I still have trouble with the low back exercises, but am not worried as I have never had any low back pain. It does get easier as you get into a routine and do them every day. In the beginning I split the the stretches, doing half at a time. It now takes me at least a total of 90 minutes, to complete them all correctly. After about 30 minutes I start to feel concentration fatigue and have to work hard to keep focused. My knees feel the best they have felt in years. I am moving better than I have moved in years. I am bone-on-bone in both knees and the stiffness is about 80% better. I am walking as soon as I stand up with maybe a second or two delay. I am overall moving more, probably because it is easier. I am still working on the stairs, but most of the time I can alternate feet as I climb them. My only recommendation to OPTP is to put these exercises in a small flip book with slightly larger print. I had to take pictures of each exercise on my phone to use when traveling, as the poster is not suitcase friendly. Overall, I highly, highly recommend.

The individual loops are better than a straight strap