It can be challenging to open your own PT practice for the first time, but fortunately, it doesn’t always have to be. Getting the right guidance from an experienced physical therapy business owner can make a difference. Not sure what kind of equipment you need to furnish your practice? We can help.
What physical therapy equipment should you buy for your new practice?
There are a few basic kinds of equipment that PT practice owners are recommended to have. Each of these types of equipment is meant to accommodate a general array of patients. This list is meant for practices just starting out and should be adjusted to the unique needs of a clinic over time:
- Assistive devices — Assistive devices like belts, stools, chairs and tables can be tremendously helpful to physical therapists. These devices are valuable because they help a therapist perform specific tasks and because they’re multipurpose.
- Hand-held dynamometers — Hand-held dynamometers, also known as manual muscle testers, are a type of instrument that is used to measure muscle strength. This tool should be important to a physical therapist because it can be used to assess muscle condition and analyze any trends in growth.
- Goniometer — A goniometer is an important measurement tool for any physical therapist. It’s used to determine the range of motion at a joint. Goniometers can help physical therapists figure out how far their patients can move their joints and how much their range of motion improves with each session.
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Let Alliance PTP help you find the right equipment for your physical therapy practice
Alliance Physical Therapy Partners firmly believes that partnership means creating something that is greater than the sum of its parts. Alliance PTP is proud to bring together physical therapy clinics around the nation to help people get the kind of treatment they’re looking for and then exceed their expectations. Want to learn more about joining Alliance PTP’s growing list of partners? You can read more on our page for practice owners here. If you’re interested in starting your own physical therapy business but don’t know quite how, you can reach out to one of our team members. If you’ve already started a business and want to sell, we’d love to help you.
Don’t wait any longer to receive the guidance you need to start a successful physical therapy business. We’re here and we’re more than willing to guide you through the process. If you want to know more about the right kinds of basic PT equipment to have and other PT practice advice, reach out to us.
Contact our team today for more information about how we can help your practice or to find out how you can join our partnership in care.