Rocker Board

After breaking my ankle last July and finally getting out of the boot cast in October, I was sent for four weeks of PT. This is the exact board the physical therapist had me use in her office and I found it incredibly helpful for increasing mobility, flexibility, proprioception, and strength. My ankle always felt a little more comfortable after going through the exercises, both dorsiflexion and lateral flexation. When my insurance ran out, rather than continuing PT and paying cash for the office visits out of pocket, I decided to make the investment and purchase the rocker board (and the wobble board) so that I could continue to improve at home. For perspective sake, the price of the rocker board was the same price as one single office visit paid for out of pocket. The board itself is heavy and very sturdy/stable. It looks to me as if it is made from multiple layers of plywood (not, as some reviews mistakenly described, plastic). It has non slip tape on the top that keeps your bare foot secure. It has an ingenious locking device on the bottom that allows you to change the angle at which you're using the board so that as you improve, you can continue to challenge the muscles (and the ankle joint). I use it on top of a non-slip yoga mat to keep it in place on the floor, otherwise the hard plastic ball on the bottom (on which it rests) would slip on our woods floors. This is imperative for safety! At the very least, place it on a rug. Some reviews complain about the price point. Is it pricey? Not when compared to PT. It's made in Canada instead of China, so you are supporting an industry close to home that you know has fair labor practices and conditions (plus, that pretty much guarantees it is not manufactured with something poisonous). The board is seriously substantial and feels to me as if it could last a lifetime and then some. I keep it propped up in the living room and as I am typing this right now, I am using it beneath the dining room table where I am seated. Bottom line, it's only worth it if you're going to use it. But if you do use it, I think you'll see a difference in your ankle/foot rehab.

Good product. Solidly made. Is a good fitness device that helps with balance

I first used this board in physical therapy. I have had a hip and ankle injury that required physical therapy. They had me use this board and I could feel all the weak areas in my legs and hips. I KNEW I needed to use this board at home EVERY day to get stronger and work on my balance. It's great because you can adjust the bottom domes to three heights, so as one becomes too easy you can move it to the higher level. It has a great nonskid texture too, so your feet stay in place. You can start out slow and work up to more challenging exercises. You can do a forward/backward rock, then turn it the other way to do side to side and balancing, almost like a skateboard or surfboard. Really works all those tiny muscles in there that most people dont work on every day. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to strengthen their lower body, and improve their balance.

This rocker board is far above others and one I returned. Great for general balance but perfect for seniors (I'm 80). This board goes both back to back, and side to side. An important feature. You can also increased the height off the floor. Yes, it is a little pricier but well worth it.

I put off purchasing this board due to the price, but after a month of physical therapy, I bought it and was glad I did. I had knee surgery this summer and 6 months later, just had the same surgery on other knee. Balance is very key to rehab and returning to good function. There are other exercises one can do and one can also use other balance devices that you might have already at home (ie the soft blue 1/2 circle things that are popular for core exercises)-so it is not necessary to purchase this. For me, it is worth the investment because I have a long course of rehab and I use it sometimes more than once a day. Other members of my family started using it too-there is a booklet that describes different techniques that can be used for different goals-and I leave it out to encourage that as well. It is high quality-just like at the physical therapy office. The product works very well-the things that are on the bottom of the board are just the right size so to not be too easy or too difficult to use. The top of the board has non slip rubber on it to ensure you won't slip. If you can make the $100 investment, I recommend this product for quality and therapeutic function.

It’s a little pricey compared to similar items. However, it doesn’t require assembly, is a good size, durable, and made in either the USA or Canada (mine says USA, the one at the PT clinic says Canada). I’ve used one like this in physical therapy and it appears to have stood up well to lots of patients of all sizes. It’s easy to use and works balance in two directions—just shift feet to change directions. It’s a decent height which allows for good movement. Don't use directly on wood or other slippery floors without something under it to prevent sliding. Works fine on carpet or a yoga mat. Great exercise for balance, working ankles, hips, legs. Very happy with this purchase.

Very sturdy and just what the doctor ordered

What a terrific balance board ! I had bought a much cheaper board and almost broke my neck, yikes.. I quickly decided to go ahead & buy the Fitterfirst board, which is what is used at the physical therapy clinic I’ve been going to. This board is perfect for working on strengthening & balance. It’s now part of my daily routine.

Helps me work on balance and muscles almost identical to therapists office

Picked this up for rehab. It's the same one the phyio uses and I can see why, great quality, adjustable and durable.

Used it at physio.. Bought my own.. Use it every day ..keeps you in the groove Will use it til I'm 100 Don't be shy , give it a try

As the title says, solid and works well

Fracture du plateau tibial. Cheville et toute la jambe je l’adore je l’utilise 2 fois par jours et beaucoup d’amélioration et se n’est pas fini je recommande fortement