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Products We Recommend

Here are some of the products that we recommend to help with your recovery. All of these products have served me well over the years and can be great additions to your home toolbox to assist you with what ails you!

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The Toolbox

21 tools our team reaches for the most.

Everything here is something we actually use in the clinic, or send home with our own patients.

Chattanooga ColPac Oversize 12.5 inch by 18.5 inch gel ice pack

Chattanooga ColPac Oversize, 12.5″ x 18.5″

We use these a ton! I highly recommend these gel ice packs whether you are recovering from a surgery or are a weekend warrior that just needs to keep those aches and pains calmed down after strenuous exercise. These are a great!

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Gaiam Restore cold therapy massage roller

Gaiam Restore Cold Therapy Massage Roller

I really like this little gadget. It can be used for many different conditions where the muscles and/or scar tissue are a problem. It can either be room temperature or placed in the freezer to help with cooling the tissue and helping with pain while you work on the muscles.

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Gaiam Restore cold therapy muscle massage roller ball

Gaiam Restore Cold Therapy Muscle Massage Roller Ball

This is a smaller cousin to the product above. Same uses, but can get to some of those smaller areas. You can even use it for the bottom of your feet if you have issues with plantar fasciitis.

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Gaiam foam muscle roller stick

Gaiam Foam Muscle Roller Stick

This tool provides deep tissue massage for feet, calves, legs, hamstring, back, glutes, quads, neck, back, and shoulder. It can be helpful for relieving pain coming from shin splints, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and tennis elbow to name a few. I’ve used these to ease muscle soreness, aid recovery, and reduce stiffness and pain before and after workouts.

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Percussion massage gun

Massage Gun

This percussion tool delivers deep tissue massage for feet, calves, legs, hamstring, back, glutes, quads, neck, back, and shoulder. It can be helpful for relieving pain coming from shin splints, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and tennis elbow to name a few.

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Cando white round foam roller, 6 inch by 36 inch

Cando 30-2100 White Round Foam Roller, 6″ x 36″

I really like these! I have one in the clinic and at home. I use it almost every day. We spend so much time bending forward to do daily tasks, so we need to reverse that motion by getting our upper back, shoulders, and neck into extension. It leaves my back and my patients who use it feeling great!

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Prosource Fit foam exercise and balance pad

Prosource Fit Foam Exercise Pad

These foam pads are great for many things around the home and for exercise. I mainly use them for balance training, but they can be a great garden pad or kneeling pad.

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Posture Magic massage ball set for myofascial trigger point release

Posture Magic Massage Ball Set for Myofascial Trigger Point Release

Another really handy set of tools for people dealing with trigger points, myofascial pain, and other soft tissue issues. You get a nice variety of different tools to reach some of those hard to reach areas in the back, neck, and shoulders. I’ve got patients that don’t leave home without them!

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Gyroball hand, grip, and wrist exerciser

The Gyroball Hand, Grip, Wrist Exerciser

This is a cool little gadget. It helps with your grip strength and can add a little fun to your rehab!

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The Original Stretch Out Strap

The Original Stretch Out Strap

Great tool for working on flexibility. I use this one a lot for working in the knee, hip, and ankle. It has nice handles along the strap that make it easier to grip and pull on areas that are tight. I use this one pretty much every day in the clinic.

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Over-the-door shoulder pulley

Over-the-Door Pulley

Here is a simple pulley device to use over the door for those needing some help with stretching after a shoulder injury. Very simple, but highly effective!

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Restorator pedal exerciser

Restorator Pedal Exerciser

This is a great device that can be multifunctional in its use. You can put it on the ground and use it as a portable stationary bike, or set it up on the table/counter and pedal with your arms to keep the shoulders, hands, and elbows moving. You can add resistance manually to get the right intensity.

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Knee Exerciser Pro dual knee pulley

Knee Exerciser Pro Dual Knee Pulley

I found this one advertised by a contact on LinkedIn. Malcolm Eddy invented this and I have found it to be really effective in helping stretch the knee in those cases where it is tough to get the range of motion we are needing. It is good quality and very affordable compared to other durable medical goods that are out on the market.

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Resistance band set with loop straps

Resistance Band Set

I have used these bands and tubing for the past couple of years. The rubber is great quality and the bands continue to last without showing signs of breakdown. The loop straps are really handy. Another tool I use every day in the clinic.

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Sparthos sacroiliac hip belt

Sparthos Sacroiliac Belt

I have found this stabilization belt to be very comfortable to wear, not to mention, it does the job! My wife used this belt after babies number 2 and 3 to take care of her sacroiliac joint pain. Great product here!

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Sparthos back brace and support belt

Sparthos Back Brace

This brace is highly rated on Amazon. I have had many patients purchase this one. It is breathable, comfortable, and can help relieve back pain.

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Hopkins FloTool calf stretch wheel chock

Hopkins FloTool “Calf Stretch” Wheel Chock

Now this is an interesting product. It can double as a wheel chock to keep your trailer in place, or a very functional and inexpensive tool for stretching the calves. This works great for people with foot and knee stiffness that need to be working on regularly stretching their calves.

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Cervical neck traction device

Cervical Neck Traction Device

This product is a great little device when you are looking for an affordable way to take some pressure off of your neck.

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Comforttrac cervical home traction unit

Comforttrac Cervical Home Traction Unit

Similar to the Saunders unit, I have had patients that have purchased this one as well and reported similar results. This one will be a price and preference decision.

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Dynadisks inflated stability balance disc

Dynadisks (Inflated Stability Balance Disc)

Great for balance training and core stability work.

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Elastic calf compression wraps

Elastic Calf Compression Wraps

Elastic calf compression bandage and leg compression sleeve, for stabilizing ligaments and joint pain during sport, adjustable fit.

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