Basic Physical Therapy Equipment List

Use the following list as a starting point and mental available space, available budget, prospective patient
checklist to help you analyze your particular needs as population, risk management, and the local market will
you venture into your new practice. Clinical expertise, all play a role in selecting equipment.

Office Equipment First-Aid & Medical Supplies

q Desk q First Aid Supplies
q Chairs m Band aids: assorted sizes
q Waiting room furniture m Rubbing alcohol
q Door mats m Tongue depressors
q Various cleaning supplies m Cotton swabs
q Trash cans / Bags m Gauze
q Computer, software, hardware m Athletic tape
q EMR, Billing, & Accounting software m Ace wrap
q Cash box q A.E.D.
q Filing cabinet
q Patient chart materials Basic P.T. Equipment
q Multi-function copier/fax/scanner q Treatment tables: wooden plinths
q Washer / Dryer / Laundry basket q Treatment tables: high-low adjustable
q Refrigerator / Microwave q Mat table
q Coffee maker q Treatment room cabinets, chairs
q Various kitchen / break room supplies q Large mirror for visual feedback
q Business stationery q Adjustable height exercise steps
q Referral pads q Linens: gowns, towels, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blanket,
q Business cards etc.
q Brochures, etc. q Step stools
q Consult your office manager for ideas. q Therapist stools on wheels
q Variety of bolsters, wedges, supports
Devices for Tests and Measures q Mobilization belts and devices
q Goniometers q Gait belt
q Tape measures q Various assistive devices
q Grip dynamometer q Taping supplies
q Manual muscle testing dynamometer q Orthotics / Splinting materials
q Reflex hammer
q Neurological testing instruments In-House Educational Materials
q Blood pressure cuff q Skeleton
q Stethoscope q Anatomical posters
q Thermometer q Anatomical models
q Video analysis hardware & software q Tablet / Computer for patient education
q FCE testing equipment or system q Health education posters

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Basic Modalities

q Hydrocollator with hot packs q Multiple mode electrical stimulator

q Small freezer for cold modalities q Electrodes
q Ice packs q Traction unit, table and accessories
q Ice massage cups q Iontophoresis unit
q Vaso pneumatic compression device q Paraffin bath
q Massage cream

Fitness / Exercise Equipment

q Adjustable height pulleys q Treadmill
q Dumbbells: complete set of paired weights in 1# increments, q Upper Body Ergometer
1-10# q Upright / Recumbent Bike
q Dumbbells: 10#, 15#, 20# q Parallel bars or wall bars
q Cuff weights: set of paired weights in 1# increments, 1-10# q Balance boards—assorted types
q Resistive tubing / Bands q Various sports performance equipment: medicine balls,
q Putty rebounder, agility ladder, plyometric station, sport specific
q Reciprocal pulley equipment
q Medicine balls q Foam rolls
q Supine shuttle-style leg press machine q Gym ball
q Multi-purpose, multi-joint, adjustable resistive machine q Lateral slide device
q EMG biofeedback or diagnostic equipment

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