The team at INSPIRE Physical Therapy and Wellness were asked to discuss their most recommended pieces of in-home exercise equipment in the June 2022 edition of Physical Therapy Products magazine.
By Shayla Adams, PT, DPT, CEEAA
How often do you create a home exercise program (HEP) for your clients? I am going to imagine you quickly thought, Well, everyone gets an HEP. So, now let me ask you, how often do you provide equipment recommendations in order for your clients to be successful with said HEP? Bet this answer took a little more thought, because many of us are so accustomed to simply cutting a piece of elastic band and sending our clients on their way.
There’s no doubt that multiple factors affect whether a client will be compliant or non-compliant with their HEP, including not having the proper at-home equipment. I believe we can and should have a greater impact on our clients’ success and adherence to the programs we create specifically for them while they are on physical therapy services and beyond.
