1.PREVENT INJURY: Our slant board can help you stretch properly and reduce the chance of injury. Recommended by physical therapists, this device makes your muscles more responsive during exercise. 2.BODY REHABILITATION: It is not only helpful for stretching before/after work out but also beneficial to the body's recovery from plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon injuries, shin splints, calf strains, and other foot and ankle injuries and pain. 3.HEAVY-DUTY AND FLEXIBLE: This multi-functional slant board measuring 16'(Deep) hardwood plywood, stronger and last longer than others made of birch and pine plywood.