Can I use it on my calf?
1430905
Yes, that is what I bought it for. I was getting really tight calf muscles so I use this to roll them out. It is far more effective than a foam roller.
1430906
Yes but you're better off with something with better build quality.I have this thing and it's already broken after only 2 months.
1430907
Definitely! It works great on the calves, neck, anywhere you have a muscle.
163720
It can be used on any part of the body you can effectively reach. I also use it on my lower back and shoulders, etc. The main part of the body are the legs.
1430850
It is the longest one made by anyone, so it would have to be. Your calves may overreach a bit, but it is comfortable. In fact, it may be more comfortable for you than for me. I am less than 5 feet, and it is hard to get my thighs up on it because it is so high.
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 ;-)
2227920
I've only worn it on my calf with a 6" boot but as others have mentioned, it can be worn that way. I don't see such a carry method working all that well for me as it seems to put it so close that I'd likely slice myself on the draw (I'm a fairly slim build) but YMMV.
1776784
Although I use it for my back and arms, I believe you could apply it to your knee. it is likely you will have to put your leg upm and remain stationary while it is in use. Hope this is helpful and good luck!
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.
387666
I just use it where it's painful. For the calf, use a smaller suction cup and apply some oil, then more the cup around to where you feel pain and pause there.
1308660
not really sure, probably, it would just medicate ur feet :-) it's mainly used for soreness, so if ur feet hurt, try it.
1670251
I don't see why you couldn't use it on your whole body, but it's a really small tube so it would get used up really fast if you did that.
1150628
Actually, I pulled the sleeves out again, and I would say that they probably wouldn't work on a 20' calf. The material in the middle may fit, but the top elastic band would likely be too tight.
400387
I have worn it above lace up tactical boots that go about two inchs above the ankle with no problem. If the boot tops went much higher than that I don't think they would reach around the calf.
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.
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.
144183
If your mid-calf size is greater than 12 inches circumference (swollen or not swollen) this device will not work for you. The idea behind this device is a good one, but the inventor failed to make the area wide enough where the sock is stretched and held just before inserting the foot and then pulling up the sock. The inventor needs to come out with I suppose three different sizes (small middle calf, medium and large). One size simply does not fit all. I hope this answers your question. If your mid-calf is less than 12 inches circumference you may find that this device really helps.
1955548
I purchased this for my mom while recovering from hip surgery so I do not have access to the item to measure. However, I do know that with practice it works very well and if you have large calf muscles like I do, you can easily spread the sock holder apart to accommodate your calf size.
1353128
i think for both it depends on ur size, its a good product i've been using mine for a year no runs so far and the compression seems still good on my calf.