This is for Tibialis Anterior, but the description says it can also be used for calves (Soleus, Gastroc.). Can this be used for calves as well?
179979
No Jed there is no such thing as an "anterior calf." Soleus and both gastroc heads (collectively known as the calf) are in the posterior lower leg. They cause the foot to point downward like when pressing the gas pedal.Tib anterior does the opposite. You won't get much hypertrophy on such a small muscle but it will help with risk of "shin splints" and ankle instability. I got it for body building purposes anyway and I have gotten a few compliment on the definition in the anterior (front) lower leg.
179980
I would imagine if you improvised the way in which the machine is traditionally used you might be able to use it for calfs. However, i use this machine regularly and can only use it for the anterior muscle development. As a side note I'm sure if you turned your back to the unit and put both kness on a bench so that ur legs could extend towards the calf machine it might be possible to do calfs in this manner. Hope that helps ;-)
179981
Best at activating Soleus and Gastroc as well as ankle stability. Activating the anterior of calf will allow better utilization of muscles and improve biomechanical performance with any athlete
163719
According to the instruction sheet, yes. I have only used it on my calf, but I see no reason that it can't be used on the thighs.
1496219
I was planning to use it on he muscles around my knee. There is no reason not to use it on other parts of the body since what is it doing is stimulating muscles. TENS therapy, which is what this is, is applied in many locations n the body, so the answer is yes. All the best.
1444594
This is used to hold gauze on a wound. But I use this for wrapping areas that need compression. I do PT and focus on foot issues, generally I wrap the arch with this or around the calf area for plantar fasciitis and shin splints.
356457
Yes. I purchased this for my gf who is the same build. It is more about how you use the roller (location of use and amount of pressure you put into it). She uses the roller on a daily basis mostly for her back but I use it for quads, lats, calves, and ham string muscles.
1065724
Yes you can, but I would only buy this if you are wearing some other knee brace on top of it, since this one will roll/slide down your thigh within a few minutes. I got this as a replacement for a bulkier knee brace but end up using it under the of one since that one keeps this up, but this one feels more form fitting.
2039155
It has been awhile since my accident, but the low top came somewhere on my upper shin, I am 5'6''. Worked well on stabilizing a broken dancer bone. I also liked it because you could adjust the tightness with the press air bladder. Good luck and heal fast.
1693636
We use it on our calfs. I think it would fit on my thigh but it would probably be just barely.
1268735
I read from other users that they wear it on the calf to get better stationary results, I use it on the eliptical and it's perfect.
2266062
I don't think it would work for a back leg, at least not the Small size which I bought. My large cat would have definitely been able to reach her hind leg with this collar, and a small dog probably would too. It bends and is not really long enough (I think) to prevent a dog from reaching her leg.
734400
Yes, as far as I can tell, it would work on knees. I needed it for elbow, but do not see why it would not work for sore muscles around knee area. It is analgesic so don't expect a cure for arthritis, but some relief should be expected.
1506064
You can. It is supposed to help conform to your ankle better. I have used a cam walker and this one but I found I did not use the pump. Some may say it helped them but it did not do much for me.
1658388
Yes, you can use it on any muscle groups. Just avoid around the heart and don't go above the shoulders. I have used it on my lower back with much success. Also my shoulders, between the shoulder blades, and even calf area. Love my TENS !
266163
We used for this for our Bulldog who tore her ACL. We had her wear it any time she was remotely active and we had her on a small dosage of pain medication from our vet to keep her comfortable. We bought one for each rear leg as we were told in bulldogs one ACL tear is never far behind the other. We able to use these in lieu of a $2500 per ACL surgery. Couldn't beat that. That may not always be the case. Please check in with your vet if the problem persists.
1886192
Better ask a physical therapist because I do not know how it would help knees being hard and and unbendable. I use it to sit upon and when I do exercises where I put my feet upon it. It is great for standing upon and balancing.
1283072
Gives good support to your calf, not so much for you knee. It does keep everything warm. I use them when I officiate basketball. It helps my legs recover a lot faster. Since I have worn them this season I have not had any muscle pulls. Fingers crossed!
969233
I don't think this would be the brace you want for sports, as that type appears to fit much tighter. This brace will remove weight off of your knee if applied correctly; but the amount of tension required could become uncomfortable on a long hike. The knee hinge is geared and almost friction free, the tension is not adjustable. It worked fantastic to keep the weight off of the tibia plateau for the eight week healing period. It allowed for moderate amounts of walking when the diagnosis was eight weeks of zero weight on the knee joint.