Recovery equipment guides
Physical therapists with 30+ years of experience help you understand what to get before and after common orthopedic procedures — then build a kit matched to your surgery.
Featured guides
Knee
ACL Surgery Recovery Supplies
ACL reconstruction recovery focuses on protecting the graft, managing swelling, and restoring motion in phases. Having crutches, ice, and home safety items ready avoids last-minute scrambling.
Read guide →Hip
Hip Replacement Recovery Equipment Checklist
After hip replacement, hip precautions and temporary mobility limits make home setup critical. The right DME helps you move safely and protect the new joint during early recovery.
Read guide →Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Equipment
Rotator cuff repair usually requires a period in a sling with limited active shoulder motion. Home equipment supports comfort, sleep, and safe independence while the tendon heals.
Read guide →Lumbar Spine
Spine Surgery Recovery Supplies (Neck & Back)
Spine procedures—from microdiscectomy to fusion and ACDF—share common home needs: safe mobility, log-roll transfers, bathroom support, and pain/swelling management while activity is limited.
Read guide →Knee
What to Get After Knee Replacement Surgery
A total knee replacement changes how you move for weeks. Having the right equipment at home before surgery reduces falls, supports safe mobility, and makes the first phase of recovery more manageable.
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Patient education only — not medical advice. Always follow your surgeon and physical therapist instructions.