About OPTP
OPTP, short for Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products, is a Minneapolis-based supplier of therapy and fitness products for healthcare professionals and individuals. Its own site says the company was started in 1979 by the late Jim Woog, PT, and that it works with experts and active professionals to create and refine its products. OPTP also publishes educational books written by industry experts and offers free webinars on health and wellness topics.
Two of its product lines appear in our guides. OPTP says it began supplying foam rollers in 1996, and its PRO-ROLLER range is made from EVA foam intended for repeated use in the gym, studio, clinic or at home. Its Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll carries the name of the McKenzie Method, which OPTP describes as used by physical therapists, chiropractors and other health professionals to treat low back pain. OPTP traces the design to Robin McKenzie in New Zealand in 1968 and says it still makes the rolls to his requirements, and its product page lists the lumbar roll as made in the USA.
Brand website: optp.com
What OPTP makes
OPTP's range runs wider than the products we review. The lines we know best from our own testing are marked with a star:
Foam rollers
PRO-ROLLER range in several densities, lengths and shapes for massage, Pilates and rehab exercise — featured on BestRatedDocs
The Original McKenzie lumbar rolls and supports
lumbar rolls with removable covers and adjustable elastic straps for office, car and airline seats — featured on BestRatedDocs
Stretch Out Straps
stretching straps for flexibility and mobility work
SI-LOC support belt
a support belt designed by physical therapists for low back and hip pain
Books and educational resources
titles by industry experts, including the McKenzie Method Treat Your Own series
Why we recognized OPTP
The BestRatedDocs Top Brand recognition isn't paid for and can't be applied for. We award it to the brands whose products consistently stand out in our category reviews. OPTP earned it on the strength of the products below, evaluated the same way every product on this site is: assessed against clinical criteria, verified specifications, and real-world user outcomes, and judged on merit.
OPTP products we rated highly
OPTP PRO-Roller Soft Density Foam Roller, 36 x 6-Inch
Our foam roller guide recommends this soft density 36 x 6-inch roller for beginners, older adults and people with sensitive or recently injured tissue. The soft EVA foam gives under body weight, which helps you relax onto the roller instead of bracing against it, and the 36-inch length supports the whole spine for lying lengthwise and for thoracic extension exercises. OPTP describes the PRO-ROLLER foam as durable enough for heavy, repeated use in clinics, gyms and homes.
Read the 12 Best Foam Rollers of 2026 guide →
OPTP The Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll
A clinical-style support rather than a lifestyle pillow: an 11 by 4.75-inch cylinder of polyurethane foam that sits at the apex of the lumbar curve and supports the natural lordosis without contact above or below that level. It comes with a removable moisture-wicking polyester cover and an elastic strap to hold it to the chair, and OPTP lists it as made in the USA and backed by the McKenzie Method that physical therapists use. Our guide points to it for people working with a physical therapist on a diagnosed back problem.
Read the 7 Best Lumbar Support Pillows of 2026 guide →What earned OPTP the recognition
- OPTP supplies physical therapists and individuals alike, and our foam roller and lumbar support guides both feature its products for that clinical grounding.
- The PRO-Roller Soft is a soft density, 36 x 6-inch EVA roller that our guide recommends for beginners and sensitive tissue, where a gentle start matters.
- The Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll is listed as made in the USA and backed by the McKenzie Method, giving targeted lumbar support at one level instead of a broad flat pillow.
- The company dates to 1979 and publishes educational books and free webinars on health and wellness topics.