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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Saskia Kemsley

Best calf stretchers: Enhance flexibility, prevent injuries and unlock your Achilles potential

Calves rarely steal the spotlight, but ignore them and they’ll make you pay – whether it's in sudden post‑run tightness or the lingering ache after a day on your feet.

That’s where calf stretchers come in. Once exclusive to physiotherapy clinics, these devices are fast becoming a staple in the routines of runners, office dwellers and fitness fans alike.

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