Elgin Archxerciser Foot Exerciser - Original

As some of the other reviews have pointed out, there are other ways to achieve the same effect - like picking up coins or pulling a towel toward you with your toes - but this tool makes the process of strengthening your arch so much easier. I find the archexerciser so useful that I am buying a second one to keep under my desk at work. I had been taking my archexerciser back and forth so that I could use it both at home and at work - it's easy to do exercises with it while working at your computer - but that is a hassle and the price is not too high, so having a second one makes life easier. As others have said, don't expect miracles overnight, but with plantar fasciitis you have to take a broad approach to healing yourself and the archexerciser is certainly a very useful tool in this process.

Only been using this for a week and my arches which collapsed years ago are already being strengthened. Like the exercise involving pulling the rug between your toes only easier and less frustrating, meaning I can do it more consistently. I'm already feeling better body alignment which will ease my feet, knee, and back issues I have been suffering from for years.

I was in PT for 3 months with multiple tendon injuries from running. My PT also diagnosed me with a slight case of Plantar Fasciitis. Nearing the end of my treatment, he had me start doing exercises involving scrunching a towel with my toes to strengthen the tendon along the bottom of my foot. I knew there had to be a better and easier way to do the exercise and this device was perfect for that need. I have been using it for about a month and a half, a month of that time being out of PT, and I have noticed a significant difference and no longer have any plantar fascia pain at all. Once I get back into running I will definitely continue to use this to make sure and keep my feet as healthy as possible. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone recovering from Plantar Fascia pain. Great, great tool.

My podiatrist sent me to physical therapy for plantar fasciitis in both feet and one of the tools used there is the Elgin Archxerciser. I felt it was doing so much good I came home and ordered one of my own to use at home. I read a review that described it as flimsy or something like that. While it is plastic and lightweight, it is not flimsy. When used properly it is stable even on a hard surface. And it must be quite sturdy and durable if it's holding up in a busy physical therapy practice! One bit of confusion in the info about it here on Amazon was this: "Power Source Built-in Rechargeable Battery" — there is no battery. It does not need a battery.

I bought this for my 11 year old daughter because she wants to strengthen her feet for ballet. She saw it in a documentary and pretty much had to have it. I personally wasnt expecting it to be as big as is but its great quality and she uses it every day. She has had it since Christmas and there is already improvement in her foot strength when on pointe. I would def recommend this product for the aspiring dedicated dancer.

My physical therapist wanted me to buy one so I did and it does work great. However, the first one broke in about a month. I assumed that it was just defective so I bought a second one. That one also broke in about a month. I was using it according to the directions and I'm the only one who used it so I do not believe it was because I used it incorrectly. This product is just not very well built-so beware!!

I have neuropathy in both feet. I saw the product in the documentary FIRST POSITION and then looked on Amazon. I was hoping that there would be some type of tension adjustment.

I have strained my ankle several times, so hoping it strengthens my feet.