Physical Therapy Tools Checklists
Whether You are Looking for Global Wellness, Help for a Certain Body Part, or Hobby-Focused Tips, there are Specific Physical Therapy Tools that I Find Especially Beneficial!
Tools Checklist Library
Ankle/ Foot PT Tools Checklist
The Gardener’s PT Tools Checklist
Kitchen Captain PT Tools Checklist
Knee PT Tools Checklist
Runners’ & Racers’ Top Gear Checklist
Shoulder PT Tools Checklist
Signature Physical Therapy Tools Checklist (Whole Body)
Beginner Yoga Gear Checklist JUST RELEASED!
Featured Checklist
The My Restorative Beginner Yoga Gear Checklist NOW AVAILABLE!!!
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you are finally looking ready to get started with your yoga practice. Whether you are planning to practice exclusively at home or combine your time at home and at a studio, these are great tools for you have to have on hand!
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- Yoga Mat such as BalanceFrom GoYoga Mat ($12.99 online)
- Yoga Mat Towel such as Gaiam’s ($15.80 online)
- Yoga Blocks such as Gaiam Essentials ($10.99 online)
- Yoga Stretching Strap such as Tumaz ($6.95 online)
- Apparel You Can Move In (Varying Prices Online)! Athleta and Lululemon are the brands that have worked best for me. I love their soft textures and breathable fabrics. Most importantly, I love that I am able to focus on the yoga and not get distracted by my apparel being in the right place!
The My Restorative Signature Physical Therapy Tools Checklist
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you are looking to be able to achieve Global Health & Wellness. For someone looking for flexibility, mobility, neuromuscular control, and a body with decreased irritation and inflammation, this is my favorite set of tools.
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- Foam Roller such as ProSource Flex Foam Roller (White, 36″). NOTE: The different colors are typically different foam densities. Choosing a “White” foam roller is not an aesthetic choice, it is the density that I’m looking for. Link to Video Here.
- Theraband Resistance Band Set. No video available at this time.
- Thera Cane. Link to Video Here.
- Rubz Ball. Link to Video Here.
- Core Products Soft Comfort Hot and Cold Pack, 10” x 13”. No video available at this time.
The My Restorative Shoulder Physical Therapy Tools Checklist
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you are looking for tools to keep your shoulders strong, healthy, and pain-free!
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- Theraband Resistance Band Set ($10.48 online)
- Foam Roller such as ProSource Flex Foam Roller (White, 36″) ($9.99 online). NOTE: The different colors are typically different foam densities. Choosing a “White” foam roller is not an aesthetic choice, it is the density that I’m looking for.
- Thera Cane ($29.95 online).
- Kinesiotex Gold Tape ($12.09 online).
- Body Blade Classic Kit ($94.67 online).
The My Restorative Gardener’s Physical Therapy Tools Checklist
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you love to spend hours in the yard, planting, weeding, and beautifying! Keep your body going for as long as you want to go with these body-saving gardening and yard work tools!
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- Stand Up Weeder ($36.97 online)
- Reacher Grabber ($10.99 online). This is marketed toward the elderly, but what I found this useful for is picking up all of the small pine cones and debris in my yard that would run through the tines of the rake.
- Gardening Knee Pad ($11.96 online).
- Garden Kneeler ($35.97 online).
- String Trimmer/ Edger ($42.38 online).
The My Restorative Kitchen Captain Physical Therapy Tools Checklist
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you are looking for great tools to keep your body happy and decrease injury risk in the kitchen! From what you’re standing on to protecting your hands, this list is for you.
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- Relief Mat ($39.99 online)
- Knife Sharpener ($5.99 online)
- Electric Can Opener ($17.95 online)
- Jar Opener ($6.89 online)
- Shredder ($25.99 online)
The My Restorative Ankle/ Foot Physical Therapy Tools Checklist
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you are looking for the best tools to keep your ankles/ feet feeling at their best or to address tightness, weakness, or pain in the ankle or foot!
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- Slantboard Calf Stretcher. No video available at this time.
- Rubz Ball. Link to Video Here.
- Theraband Resistance Band Set. No video available at this time.
- Superfeet. No video available at this time.
- A Good Pair of Shoes. If you’re in the Seattle Area, I recommend the following stores:
Bellevue Shoes N Feet
Why I like them:
They have a great selection of athletic AND everyday footwear!
In Store:
In Kelsey Creek Center
15015 Main St #102
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 653-2329
Online:
shoesnfeet.com
Road Runner Sports
Why I like them:
They have a great selection of athletic footwear, good membership options, and return policies!
In Store (Multiple Locations Available):
7020 Woodlawn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 517-5100
Online:
roadrunnersports.com
Super Jock’n Jill
Why I like them:
They have a great selection of athletic footwear and apparel!
In Store (Multiple Locations Available):
7210 East Greenlake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 522-7711
Online:
superjocknjill.com
The My Restorative Knee Physical Therapy Tools Checklist
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you are looking for the gadgets & tools that I go-to to help rehabilitate someone with knee pain or prevent injury to the knee at all!
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- Myofascial Rolling Pin such as a Tiger Tail ($29.95 online)
- Foam Roller such as ProSource Flex Foam Roller (White, 36″). NOTE: The different colors are typically different foam densities. Choosing a “White” foam roller is not an aesthetic choice, it is the density that I’m looking for. Link to Video Here.
- BOSU Balance Trainer ($99.99 online)
- Kinesiotex Gold Tape ($12.40 per roll online)
- Theraband Resistance Band Set ($13.58 online)
The My Restorative Runners’ & Racers’ Top Gear Checklist
Who is this For? This Checklist is for you if you are looking for what a physical therapist considers to be the TOP 5 priorities in gear purchases to keep your feet on the road! Please note that as a fellow runner, this was an extremely difficult list to keep so small.
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- A Good Pair of Shoes. If you’re in the Seattle Area, I recommend the stores listed below.
- Feetures Socks ($9.95-$29.99 per pair online).
- Foam Roller such as ProSource Flex Foam Roller (White, 36″) ($19.99 online). NOTE: The different colors are typically different foam densities. Choosing a “White” foam roller is not an aesthetic choice, it is the density that I’m looking for.
- Theraband Resistance Band Set ($10.48 online)
- Friction-Free Apparel (Varying Prices Online). Athleta and Lululemon are the brands that have worked best for me and have minimized wear and tear on my skin that can occur with running. Top priorities should be a sports bra that keeps your ladies and place and doesn’t rub and jogging bottoms that stay in place and don’t create excessive friction on your skin at your inner thighs.
Footwear Store Recommendations in Seattle Area
Bellevue Shoes N Feet
Why I like them:
They have a great selection of athletic AND everyday footwear!
In Store:
In Kelsey Creek Center
15015 Main St #102
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 653-2329
Online:
shoesnfeet.com
Road Runner Sports
Why I like them:
They have a great selection of athletic footwear, good membership options, and return policies!
In Store (Multiple Locations Available):
7020 Woodlawn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 517-5100
Online:
roadrunnersports.com
Super Jock’n Jill
Why I like them:
They have a great selection of athletic footwear and apparel!
In Store (Multiple Locations Available):
7210 East Greenlake Dr N
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 522-7711
Online:
superjocknjill.com