How to Choose Physical Therapy Equipment
Physical therapy equipment encompasses therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, e-stim, shortwave diathermy, laser), exercise/rehab systems (treadmills, recumbent cross-trainers, isokinetic dynamometers), traction units, hi-lo treatment tables, parallel bars, and ADL training tools. Buyers include outpatient PT clinic owners, hospital rehab departments, SNFs, sports medicine clinics, ASCs, and military/VA rehab facilities. Procurement typically occurs at clinic startup, during scope expansion (e.g., adding sports rehab or neuro programs), or on a 7–10 year capital replacement cycle.