Comfort & Safety If you feel any pain or sharp discomfort in your arch or heel while stretching, stop immediately. Use only until your plantar fascia feels comfortably stretched. Keep legs aligned with your center for safe, stable positioning. Intended as a training and warmup tool; follow gradual progression and listen to your body. Key benefits — why you need this arch stretcher Improves foot flexibility and control to support cleaner technique and more precise footwork. Builds arch strength, helping you develop the lines and stability required for ballet, Latin dance, gymnastics, or everyday practice. Provides a focused stretch to the plantar fascia and foot muscles so you can warm up effectively and train with purpose. What makes this product stand out Purposebuilt for dancers and serious foot training — combines functional design with durable materials to deliver consistent, reliable performance. Simple to use for both warmup and targeted strengthening sessions, allowing you to train at your own pace and track progress. Design, materials, and performance Construction: wood base for stable support paired with EVA padding for comfort where the foot contacts the device. Function: designed to stretch and support the foot arch while promoting alignment and control during movement. Performance: enhances foot articulation and muscle engagement to help you achieve stronger arches and more controlled pointe and turnout work. How to use Place foot on the stretcher and adjust pressure slowly until you feel a comfortable stretch in the arch and plantar fascia. Hold for short durations when warming up; increase time and repetitions as strength and flexibility improve. Maintain centered leg alignment and stop if discomfort occurs. Compatibility and suitable applications Designed with dancers in mind, but useful for gymnasts and movement enthusiasts who want to improve foot flexibility and arch strength. Works well as a foot warmup tool before class, a targeted training device during practice, or a strengthening aid for athome workouts. Practical use scenarios 1) Preclass warmup: Use for 1–3 minutes per foot to mobilize the arch and prepare for barre or center work. 2) Athome strengthening: Incorporate controlled repetitions into your daily routine to gradually build arch support and refine dancer lines. 3) Crosstraining for gymnasts or dancers: Add short stretching sessions to conditioning days to increase foot control and flexibility. Who this product is for Ballet and Latin dancers preparing for pointe or improving arch aesthetics. Gymnasts and movement enthusiasts seeking greater foot flexibility and control. Anyone looking for a dedicated tool to warm up and strengthen the foot arch using a durable wood and EVA design.