Fitterfirst Professional Rocker Board – 20”

made well ! it’s a great exercise for my balance

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.

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.

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

I purchased this professional rocker board after having used one for several months in physical therapy. The board is very well constructed, has a large non-slip surface, and can be adjusted to three different angle positions. It has helped improve my balance, ankle, leg and core strength and stability. The fitness instructor at my senior living facility has decided to purchase one for her home gym after trying my board out.

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.

Professional level, just like the one at the PT practice.

Excellent board not only for improving balance, but for any joint rehab as well. Physical therapy offices around my area have them for very good reason.

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