{"id":46,"date":"2026-05-14T21:40:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-05-18T21:18:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T21:18:06","slug":"equipment-used","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/daily-work-life\/equipment-used\/","title":{"rendered":"Equipment Used"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Equipment_used_in_physiotherapy_-_collage_2400_x_1000_px_1e93b5e4-e72c-4ef3-98d5-cabef2097520_1512x630-1024x427.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119\" style=\"width:808px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Equipment_used_in_physiotherapy_-_collage_2400_x_1000_px_1e93b5e4-e72c-4ef3-98d5-cabef2097520_1512x630-1024x427.webp 1024w, https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Equipment_used_in_physiotherapy_-_collage_2400_x_1000_px_1e93b5e4-e72c-4ef3-98d5-cabef2097520_1512x630-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Equipment_used_in_physiotherapy_-_collage_2400_x_1000_px_1e93b5e4-e72c-4ef3-98d5-cabef2097520_1512x630-768x320.webp 768w, https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Equipment_used_in_physiotherapy_-_collage_2400_x_1000_px_1e93b5e4-e72c-4ef3-98d5-cabef2097520_1512x630.webp 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical therapists use a variety of equipment every day to help patients improve movement, strength, and balance. One of the most common tools is basic exercise equipment such as resistance bands, exercise balls, and light weights. These tools help patients rebuild muscle strength and improve flexibility in a safe and controlled way. Therapists choose different levels of resistance depending on the patient\u2019s injury or ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important type of equipment includes mobility and balance tools. For example, parallel bars, balance boards, and walking aids like canes or walkers are often used during therapy sessions. These tools help patients practice standing, walking, and improving coordination. A patient recovering from surgery might use parallel bars first before progressing to walking on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physical-therapy-equipment.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121\" style=\"width:587px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physical-therapy-equipment.webp 809w, https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physical-therapy-equipment-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/infotec03.ghsvids.org\/angelinne09\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/physical-therapy-equipment-768x439.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical therapists also use specialized treatment machines and therapy devices. This can include ultrasound machines, electrical stimulation devices (TENS units), and hot or cold therapy packs. These tools help reduce pain, decrease swelling, and improve blood flow to injured areas. For example, electrical stimulation may be used to help muscles contract when they are too weak to move on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to physical tools, therapists also rely on everyday items and clinic equipment such as treatment tables, mats, stairs, and bicycles or treadmills. These allow patients to safely practice real-life movements like climbing stairs or walking longer distances. All of this equipment helps physical therapists create effective treatment plans and support patients as they recover and regain independence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Physical therapists use a variety of equipment every day to help patients improve movement, strength, and balance. One of the most common tools is basic exercise equipment such as resistance bands, exercise balls, and light weights. These tools help patients rebuild muscle strength and improve flexibility in a safe and controlled way. 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