how do you use it on your calves? Can it be done passively (eg while lying down) or does one need to hold it?
1955439
it does need to be held. you can put the springs that go over your hand and put them up over the housing and hold the top part with your hand. you would have to sit on a couch or bed with your legs bent to massage your legs. it does a great job
1955440
That was a good question as I hadn't tried it on my calves yet. It pretty much takes both hands to hold the machine. One to provide the pressure and the other to keep it from toppling off to one side. I found I wasn't able to do the calves by myself so my wife helped.. Joe
1496221
I use this on my lower back and LOVE it. My friend's husband wanted to get one to use on his knee, so I asked my physical therapist if he could use it on his knee, and without hesitation, she said ABSOLUTELY NOT - it is meant for the back muscles ONLY.
53033
You can use it, but you will have to use the 'assist' to tilt your body at more of an angle. So you would be keeping your legs straight and body straight but your body will be at more of a 45° angle. The only problem I see with this is that you are not working the same muscles. I guess you could put it on your ankle, make it really tight and keep your knees bent during the pull up. You would use your leg muscles a bit to properly benefit from the assist. As I have never tried this I do not know how it would work.Hope this helps.
557725
Good day.. I actually bought this item for a friend so i did not get a chance to give it the all round test but i called the person i bought it for and they told me yes you can lie down with it and it is very comfortable.... I hope that info helped?
1847957
This massager does not do the calves. It is excellent for the bottom of the feet or the back but if you are looking for one that does the calves I would go with the Thumper Minipro2.
239780
As I use this device for posture support and do not have an injury I can put in on by myself. I adjust the tightness with it off first then I raise both hands over my head and slide it down so it is loosely on top of my shoulders. I then pull one shoulder back at a time to get it in position. Someone with an injury, such as a clavicle fracture which is what this device is designed for, would need assistance to get it in place.
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You can use it on your legs, arms easily by yourself. It is difficult to use it on your back without a partner, but my husband does it by leaning over while seated and lets the massager slowly ease down his back. But you should really have a partner to help as you can relax more and I believe get the maximum benefit from it's use.
2189133
hmmm, depends. Are you joking? why would you want to use it lying down? If someone has to use it lying down they might not have the strength or coordination to do it lying down. I could probably do it, but not effectively. Someone could probably do it with their upper extremities if someone held it, or even with the feet if someone held it up.
1937895
I had physical therapy and therapist had this device in his office. He instructed me how to use it, that is the reason i bought it it.Suggest to visit Physical therapist if you have problem with shoulder rotator calf
1567194
I did not get instructions for mine. I did Google how to use it and there are a ton of instructions there. My Dr told me how she wanted me to use if for my leg as well. Sorry I could not help more.
1748249
I use it lying down on the floor. Exercise is primarily legs, but I experience stretching/movement in my back as well.
1844687
Hi, thank you for your enquiry. When ELEVEASE is positioned at knee height as per the instructions, your body weight automatically transfers to your other leg. This means that ELEVEASE becomes a FOOT REST. Heavy amounts of weight on the product is not recommended. Use in this manner and ELEVEASE will not move. Regards Dave
465640
I use my legs. The hanlde does work, but I figure less wear and tear. Hope this helps.
915246
I did, I saw other reviews say they were able to use it without pulling their pants down. I need to pull mine down to mid thigh to get it to work without a mess. I am hoping with more practice I will be able to do it without but for now I do have to pull them down.
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I have always used it sitting up. I would think it works best that way, but honestly I don't know about lying down with it. I do think you have to be sortof careful not to overinflate it, as you can easily put too much pressure on your cervical spine.
110179
Actually it takes 2 hands for me to do it, but is very easy to do while laying on your back. I guess if you really needed to you could possibly pump it against the floor or your body but would not be as convenient as using both hands. It is just like a bicycle or tire pump but pumps pretty easily. Hope this helps. I love mine!!!
1149579
You have to hold it. Safety feature. So when you let go it turns off. I have arthritis & it was okay for me. I had to stand in bed of my truck & hold it over my head to cut the tall thick shrubs. I was very happy with it.