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Maxi and Mini Balls

Sku: LE40
Sku: LE55

Perfectly suited for therapeutic self-massage and strengthening exercises, especially of the hands and feet.

Build grip or finger strength and improve dexterity after an injury. Develop motor skills. Perform self-massage to relieve tension, rehydrate and mobilize connective tissue and soften scar tissue. Resilient vinyl construction. Mini Balls measure 1½" (40mm) dia.; Maxi Balls measure 2⅛" (55mm) dia. Sold in pairs.

Discover hand therapy relief exercises using the Maxi and Mini Balls in this AMTA Massage article by Angela Kneale, OTD, OTR.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -- Not for children under 3 years of age

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April 4, 2023 / Lisa, Yoga Instructor - Hastings on Hudson, NY

Great for hydrating the fascia around the feet and alleviating back pain

Both the mini and maxi balls do a great job of helping to hydrate the fascia and release muscle tension in the feet which in turn helps to work its magic up to backline of the body. They're so easy to use. I play a lot of pickleball and do a number of other sports like hiking where my feet are bound up in shoes - a few minutes with these balls helps to set my feet AND my back free.
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Both the mini and maxi balls do a great job of helping to hydrate the fascia and release muscle tension in the feet which in turn helps to work its magic up to backline of the body. They're so easy to use. I play a lot of pickleball and do a number of other sports like hiking where my feet are bound up in shoes - a few minutes with these balls helps to set my feet AND my back free.

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February 20, 2023 / Monica

Love these balls

I've been using these for hand and foot fascial release. They are perfect size, texture and not firm.
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I've been using these for hand and foot fascial release. They are perfect size, texture and not firm.

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June 8, 2022 / Laura Gideon, Corrective Exercise Specialist - Los Angeles

Game Changer for the feet!

I've been using the Maxi balls for the feet and Mini Balls for the hands for years. They are soft and allow for fascia hydration of the sticky connective tissue. Anything harder used under the foot has no mercy and can be painful and create an opposite affect. After using these soft balls the feet feel more malleable and better able to perform through the entire walking gait properly. Highly recommend for treating the feet!!
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I've been using the Maxi balls for the feet and Mini Balls for the hands for years. They are soft and allow for fascia hydration of the sticky connective tissue. Anything harder used under the foot has no mercy and can be painful and create an opposite affect. After using these soft balls the feet feel more malleable and better able to perform through the entire walking gait properly. Highly recommend for treating the feet!!

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February 9, 2022 / Marcia, Pilates Instructor - IL

The best for feet!

The Mini balls provide the perfect amount of pressure for releasing foot tension and “finding” arches. My clients love them, and I gave everyone a set for the Holidays last year.
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The Mini balls provide the perfect amount of pressure for releasing foot tension and “finding” arches. My clients love them, and I gave everyone a set for the Holidays last year.

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August 14, 2021 / Kandi, Yoga Instructor - Wichita, Kansas

Wonderful soft balls for self care of hands and feet!

I offer gentle yoga classes for seniors and always have my bag of 'magic balls' to nourish hands and feet. We use the Mini Balls to hydrate the fascia and joints, to facilitate range of motion and dexterity. The size and suppleness of the OPTP Mini Balls are perfect for focused compression with out pain. Easy to clean. My clients love them!
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I offer gentle yoga classes for seniors and always have my bag of 'magic balls' to nourish hands and feet. We use the Mini Balls to hydrate the fascia and joints, to facilitate range of motion and dexterity. The size and suppleness of the OPTP Mini Balls are perfect for focused compression with out pain. Easy to clean. My clients love them!

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August 22, 2019 / Martha

At last, therapy balls that aren't too hard.

I'm so glad to finally find balls that have enough give with which to do very effective self-work more comfortably and safely than with harder balls. I buy many pairs at a time to sell the balls to my patients. Many of the patients want one MIni and one Maxi ball so I would suggest to the company that they offer a combo package with a ball of each size. I bet it would be their best seller, partly because it would become a great gift item.
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I'm so glad to finally find balls that have enough give with which to do very effective self-work more comfortably and safely than with harder balls. I buy many pairs at a time to sell the balls to my patients. Many of the patients want one MIni and one Maxi ball so I would suggest to the company that they offer a combo package with a ball of each size. I bet it would be their best seller, partly because it would become a great gift item.

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June 19, 2019 / Raeanne, Studio Owner - Hudsonville MI

Loved by our students

We use the mini balls as a myofascial release tool in our Release & Restore classes. Our students love how gentle they are and the capabilities of getting them into those hard to reach spots on the body. So effective!
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We use the mini balls as a myofascial release tool in our Release & Restore classes. Our students love how gentle they are and the capabilities of getting them into those hard to reach spots on the body. So effective!

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July 3, 2018 / Nina Scattaregia, Dance Instructor, Franklin Method Level 1 Educator, Somatic Movement Educator - Buckhannon

Quick release for sore feet!

I carry a set of the mini & maxi balls in my purse, have a few at home and keep them at the dance studio. I like using both the mini and maxi size sets for decompressing and opening up joint space in my feet before teaching ballet. These are great for a quick massage to lower leg or forearms if you are sore. My dancers like using them too!
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I carry a set of the mini & maxi balls in my purse, have a few at home and keep them at the dance studio. I like using both the mini and maxi size sets for decompressing and opening up joint space in my feet before teaching ballet. These are great for a quick massage to lower leg or forearms if you are sore. My dancers like using them too!

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June 11, 2018 / Jo, Pilates instructor - REDLANDS

hands are important too!

I use these mini balls to teach a short hand series for my Pilates class and for private clients. People often forget about their hands needing muscular strength and also release. My clients love it!!
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I use these mini balls to teach a short hand series for my Pilates class and for private clients. People often forget about their hands needing muscular strength and also release. My clients love it!!

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February 19, 2018 / Athena - Albuquerque, NM

Not as firm as I was hoping.

The mini and maxi balls are beneficial for initial foot and hand mobility. I would have liked them to be a bit more firm, but work well for group classes.
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The mini and maxi balls are beneficial for initial foot and hand mobility. I would have liked them to be a bit more firm, but work well for group classes.

Response from OPTP - 02/20/2018

OPTP, Customer Service
Hello Athena, thanks for your feedback. If you're looking for a similarly sized ball that is firmer, we'd suggest trying the Small Health Balls (set of four), item #287SET. These are much firmer and don't have the flexible "give" that the Maxi and Mini Balls do.

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February 13, 2018 / Joan

Excellent size!

I love these to use on the hands and feet which have a global effect on the whole body. Highly recommend. Nice and portable.
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I love these to use on the hands and feet which have a global effect on the whole body. Highly recommend. Nice and portable.

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December 2, 2017 / Jennifer, Yoga Therapist & Health Coach

One ball deflates

I like the balls, but one of them deflates under pressure. A little pin hole on the ball allows air to escape. I'm not sure what the purpose of this is...it must be defective. The other ball works great and doesn't deflate. Wish I had 2 working balls since that's what I paid for.
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I like the balls, but one of them deflates under pressure. A little pin hole on the ball allows air to escape. I'm not sure what the purpose of this is...it must be defective. The other ball works great and doesn't deflate. Wish I had 2 working balls since that's what I paid for.

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November 28, 2017 / Susan

I bought LE40 and LE55

They are well made, nice color. They will replace my tired Melt Method balls. I am pleased with price and quality.
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They are well made, nice color. They will replace my tired Melt Method balls. I am pleased with price and quality.

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November 19, 2017 / Elizabeth Remsen, group fitness instructor - Ithaca, NY

great for hands and feet

I use these to roll feet and hands. It works out the kinks and allows more range of motion in the joints of the hands and feet.
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I use these to roll feet and hands. It works out the kinks and allows more range of motion in the joints of the hands and feet.

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January 23, 2017 / Susan, LMT - Ohio

Perect and Consistent!

I teach simple self-care classes to relieve daily aches and pains. The Mini Balls are the perfect size and firmness for use on hands, feet and trigger points. They are easy to care for--mild soap and water to clean.
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I teach simple self-care classes to relieve daily aches and pains. The Mini Balls are the perfect size and firmness for use on hands, feet and trigger points. They are easy to care for--mild soap and water to clean.

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December 12, 2016 / Karin, Owner/Founder

Good alternative to Melt Method ball

I was trying to find an alternative to the Melt Method ball and think I did with this mini ball. It's slightly cheaper which makes clients happy.
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I was trying to find an alternative to the Melt Method ball and think I did with this mini ball. It's slightly cheaper which makes clients happy.

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June 11, 2016 / Maureen, Instructor/owner

They're great!

I was looking for a substitute for MELT balls, which are so expensive and must be bought in a kit with no replacement balls available for purchase if you lose or break one. I'm very happy with your maxi and mini balls. Thank you!
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I was looking for a substitute for MELT balls, which are so expensive and must be bought in a kit with no replacement balls available for purchase if you lose or break one. I'm very happy with your maxi and mini balls. Thank you!

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March 15, 2016 / Raeanne, Studio Owner/Director - Jenison MI

Treat Your Body with Mini Balls

We have found the Mini Balls to be a wonderful addition to our myofascial release classes. They are the perfect size and perfect density for all of our clients.
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We have found the Mini Balls to be a wonderful addition to our myofascial release classes. They are the perfect size and perfect density for all of our clients.

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March 12, 2016 / Anne, Owner/Instructor

Seniors enjoy Mini Balls to ease pain in hands and feet

I teach several movement classes to seniors and we use the Mini Balls to hydrate the fascia and bring space to the joints of the hands and feet. They are just the right size and just the right squishy.
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I teach several movement classes to seniors and we use the Mini Balls to hydrate the fascia and bring space to the joints of the hands and feet. They are just the right size and just the right squishy.

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February 9, 2016 / Joan, RN

helps with fibromyalgia!

Using the mini balls to stimulate the fascia in my hands and feet helps to relieve some of my fibromyalgia pain, making it easier to get through my day.
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Using the mini balls to stimulate the fascia in my hands and feet helps to relieve some of my fibromyalgia pain, making it easier to get through my day.

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