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Basic Physical Therapy Equipment List

Use the following list as a starting point and mental checklist to help you analyze your particular needs as you venture into your new practice. Clinical expertise,

available space, available budget, prospective patient population, risk management, and the local market will all play a role in selecting equipment.

Office Equipment

q Deskq Chairsq Waiting room furnitureq Door matsq Various cleaning supplies q Trash cans / Bagsq Computer, software, hardwareq EMR, Billing, & Accounting softwareq Cash boxq Filing cabinetq Patient chart materialsq Multi-function copier/fax/scannerq Washer / Dryer / Laundry basketq Refrigerator / Microwaveq Coffee makerq Various kitchen / break room suppliesq Business stationeryq Referral padsq Business cards q Brochures, etc. q Consult your office manager for ideas.

Devices for Tests and Measures

q Goniometersq Tape measuresq Grip dynamometerq Manual muscle testing dynamometerq Reflex hammerq Neurological testing instrumentsq Blood pressure cuffq Stethoscopeq Thermometerq Video analysis hardware & softwareq FCE testing equipment or system

First-Aid & Medical Supplies

q First Aid Suppliesm Band aids: assorted sizesm Rubbing alcoholm Tongue depressorsm Cotton swabsm Gauzem Athletic tapem Ace wrap

q A.E.D.

Basic P.T. Equipment

q Treatment tables: wooden plinths q Treatment tables: high-low adjustableq Mat tableq Treatment room cabinets, chairsq Large mirror for visual feedbackq Adjustable height exercise stepsq Linens: gowns, towels, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blanket,

etc.q Step stoolsq Therapist stools on wheelsq Variety of bolsters, wedges, supportsq Mobilization belts and devicesq Gait beltq Various assistive devicesq Taping suppliesq Orthotics / Splinting materials

In-House Educational Materials

q Skeletonq Anatomical postersq Anatomical modelsq Tablet / Computer for patient educationq Health education posters

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Basic Modalities

q Hydrocollator with hot packsq Small freezer for cold modalitiesq Ice packs q Ice massage cupsq Vaso pneumatic compression deviceq Massage cream

q Multiple mode electrical stimulatorq Electrodesq Traction unit, table and accessoriesq Iontophoresis unitq Paraffin bath

Fitness / Exercise Equipment

q Adjustable height pulleysq Dumbbells: complete set of paired weights in 1# increments,

1-10#q Dumbbells: 10#, 15#, 20#q Cuff weights: set of paired weights in 1# increments, 1-10#q Resistive tubing / Bandsq Puttyq Reciprocal pulleyq Medicine ballsq Supine shuttle-style leg press machineq Multi-purpose, multi-joint, adjustable resistive machine

q Treadmillq Upper Body Ergometerq Upright / Recumbent Bikeq Parallel bars or wall barsq Balance boards—assorted typesq Various sports performance equipment: medicine balls,

rebounder, agility ladder, plyometric station, sport specific equipment

q Foam rollsq Gym ballq Lateral slide deviceq EMG biofeedback or diagnostic equipment

Basic Physical Therapy Equipment List (Continued)