EQUIPMENTVoltex Physical Therapy · North Austin

Physical therapy equipment we recommend

The same bands, rollers and recovery tools our Doctors of Physical Therapy use in the clinic and prescribe for your home program.

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How we choose

Gear our Doctors of PT actually use

Clinically chosen. Every item mirrors what our DPTs use in session or prescribe for home programs.
Budget conscious. Effective, well-reviewed options, not the most expensive brand name.
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Our go-to home recovery kit

The three pieces we recommend most often when you’re setting up a home program.

Set of five colored resistance loop bandsStart here
Amazon

Resistance Loop Bands (Set of 5)

Glute and hip work like lateral walks, clamshells and bridges. Five levels, so you can progress as you get stronger.

Hips & glutesKnee rehab
Three foam slant board wedges for calf stretching and heel-elevated squatsStart here
Amazon

Slant Board Squat Wedges (Set of 3)

Heel-elevated squats and calf stretches. Stack the wedges to change the angle as your ankle mobility improves.

Calves & AchillesKnee rehab
Three fabric hip resistance bandsStart here
Amazon

3-Pack Fabric Workout Bands

A heavier, no-roll alternative to loop bands for squats, lunges and glute bridges.

Hips & glutesLower body

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Strength at home

7 picks

Bands, weights and grip tools for the exercises in your home program.

Performance physical therapy
Set of five colored resistance loop bands
Amazon

Resistance Loop Bands (Set of 5)

Glute and hip work like lateral walks, clamshells and bridges. Five levels, so you can progress as you get stronger.

Hips & glutesKnee rehab
Three fabric hip resistance bands
Amazon

3-Pack Fabric Workout Bands

A heavier, no-roll alternative to loop bands for squats, lunges and glute bridges.

Hips & glutesLower body
THERABAND resistance tubing in three colors
Amazon

THERABAND Resistance Tubes

Five-foot tubing for shoulder and upper-back work: rows, rotations and presses through a full range of motion.

ShoulderUpper back
Black adjustable ankle weights with removable sandbags
Amazon

Adjustable Ankle Weights

Removable 1 lb inserts let you load leg raises and hip work in small steps, up to 5 lb per leg.

Hip & kneeEarly rehab
Five long pull-up resistance bands from 5 to 125 lb
Amazon

5-Level Resistance Bands (5–125 lb)

Long power bands for assisted pull-ups, banded hinges and mobility work.

Full bodyPull-ups
CanDo hand exercise web
Amazon

CanDo Hand Exercise Web

Finger and grip strengthening after a hand or wrist injury. Get the 14-inch web in red (light) or green (medium).

Hand & wristGrip
THERABAND FlexBars in red, green and blue
Amazon

THERABAND FlexBar

Our go-to for tennis and golfer’s elbow exercises. Red, green and blue bars from 10 to 25 lb.

Tennis elbowGrip

Mobility & recovery

6 picks

Rollers, slant boards and balance tools for between sessions.

Physical therapy for runners
Three foam slant board wedges for calf stretching and heel-elevated squats
Amazon

Slant Board Squat Wedges (Set of 3)

Heel-elevated squats and calf stretches. Stack the wedges to change the angle as your ankle mobility improves.

Calves & AchillesKnee rehab
Black 36-inch half-round foam roller
Amazon

36-Inch Half Foam Roller

A stable, flat-bottomed roller for balance drills, foot and calf work, and upper-back mobility.

BalanceUpper back
Wooden adjustable incline slant board
Amazon

Adjustable Slant Board

Five angles from 15° to 35° for calf stretching and heel-elevated squats as you progress.

Calves & AchillesAnkle mobility
TriggerPoint textured foam roller
Amazon

TriggerPoint Foam Roller (13 in)

A firm, travel-size roller for quads, calves, glutes and upper back.

Pre-workoutTravel
Foam exercise balance pad
Amazon

Exercise Balance Pad

A foam pad for balance and ankle stability work after a sprain, or for runners building resilience.

Ankle sprainsBalance
Massage lacrosse balls
Amazon

Massage Lacrosse Balls

Targeted pressure for feet, glutes, hips and upper back between sessions.

FeetGlutes & back

Pain relief & sleep

5 picks

Heat, topicals and a pillow that make sore days easier.

Back pain & sciatica treatment
Extra-large gray electric heating pad with controller
Amazon

XL Heating Pad (12 × 24 in)

Moist heat for a stiff back or tight muscles before you move. Six heat settings with auto-off.

Back & neckStiffness
White contour memory foam neck pillow
Amazon

Contour Memory Foam Pillow

A medium-firm contour pillow that supports your neck whether you sleep on your back or your side.

NeckSleep
Tube of Biotone dual-purpose arnica massage creme
Amazon

Biotone Arnica Massage Creme

A dual-purpose massage cream for self-massage and soft-tissue work at home.

Self-massage
Hatshe Tangerine Relief Gel and Eucalyptus Orange Salve20% off
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Hatshe Recovery Bundle

Tangerine Relief Gel (750 mg full-spectrum hemp oil) plus Eucalyptus Orange Salve (500 mg).

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Hatshe Tangerine Relief Gel

A 4 oz topical gel with 750 mg full-spectrum hemp oil.

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Desk & workstation

5 picks

Chairs, a desk and a mat that help you change positions through the day.

Neck pain treatment
Varier ergonomic kneeling chair
Amazon

Varier Kneeling Chair

Opens up your hip angle and lets you shift between leaning forward and reclining through the day.

Low backPosture variety
Wide ergonomic cross-legged office chair
Amazon

Cross-Legged Ergonomic Chair

A wide seat for people who like to sit cross-legged, with a curved backrest for lumbar support.

Low backHips
Realspace Calusa mesh mid-back office chair
Office Depot

Realspace Calusa Mesh Office Chair

A breathable, adjustable mesh office chair at a reasonable price.

Budget pickAll-day sitting
Height-adjustable standing desk
Amazon

Standing Desk (48 × 24 in)

Three memory presets make it easy to switch between sitting and standing. Changing positions matters more than finding one perfect posture.

Neck & backMovement
Cushioned anti-fatigue standing mat
Amazon

Anti-Fatigue Standing Mat

Cushioning for your feet, knees and back at a standing desk or kitchen counter.

Standing deskFeet

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Warm-ups, mobility and rehab exercises demonstrated by our team, so you use your gear the right way.

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Free resources

Articles from our Doctors of Physical Therapy on training, recovery and pain.

It’s time to get you feeling your best, so you can continue to do what you love.

Dr. Hector Tricas, PT, DPT, PhD, physical therapist and founder of Voltex Physical Therapy in Austin, TX