MediDepot has published guidance on how physical therapy practices and rehabilitation providers choose equipment. The guidance recommends starting with treatment goals rather than product categories and considers four factors: the therapeutic goal, the patient population, the available clinical space, and the therapist's workflow.
The release covers common uses such as post-surgical and orthopedic recovery, neurological rehabilitation after stroke, sports injuries and age-related mobility decline, including balance and gait training for patients at risk of falls. It also discusses durability for high-use clinics, multi-purpose equipment, the ongoing cost of consumables for therapy modalities, and what to consider when choosing equipment for home-based therapy.