Stretching apparatus for use in stretching the lower limbs of a human subject is disclosed. The apparatus (500) comprises at least one cradle configured to support a leg, or part thereof, of said subject, said cradle moveable between a non-stretching position and a stretching position. At least one cradle movement means (504) is provided operable to move said cradle between said non-stretching and stretching positions. The cradle movement means (504) comprises first movement means configured to move said cradle through a first plane of movement and second movement means configured to rotate said cradle through a second plane of movement transverse to said first plane of movement.