The best aids for physiotherapy at home

If you have had physiotherapy due to an injury or operation, you may have been given exercises to perform physiotherapy at home to help improve your mobility and strength.

Below, we explore some popular gentle exercise aids and physiotherapy aids designed to improve movement, stability, and strength in different areas of the body, support you during recuperation, and care for your physical well-being in the long term.

Get the most from your home physiotherapy equipment

While some physiotherapy equipment is designed especially for one area of the body, other living aids can help with movement, balance, and strength exercises across the whole body.

Exercise mats are popular fitness aids for floor exercises, yoga, and physiotherapy at home. Most mats, including the TPE Mat, are ideal in a range of indoor and outdoor settings and are valuable pieces of equipment to have at home to improve comfort and slip resistance when performing exercises.  

Exercise or stability balls are another piece of equipment that can be incorporated into a physiotherapy routine or as part of a workout. When used correctly and following a physiotherapist's instructions, exercise balls can effectively improve core stability, strength, and balance. They are available in various sizes and colours and can be inflated manually. 

Home treatment for hand therapy

Hand therapy is often essential after an injury to your hand or wrist, and by doing hand exercises during a session of physiotherapy at home, you may need to keep up with treatment at home to aid your recovery. Hand therapy equipment, such as therapy gel balls, can help improve grip and dexterity in the fingers and fine motor skills to progress overall movement in your hand. They are available in various resistances, indicated by their colour, to support people with various levels of strength and movement in their hands. 

If you are improving the strength of your hands and arms, you may consider the benefits of dumbbells. With a range of different weights available, they are designed for people with various strength levels. They can be beneficial if you start with small weights and gradually require heavier weights as you recover or improve your muscle strength.

Find the proper support for sprains and injuries

If you have experienced a sprain or strain in one of your joints, you may need to wear an orthopaedic aid that compresses and supports the joint to help with recovery and limit swelling. 

It is vital to consult with your GP if you have experienced an injury to discuss the support you may require and the relevant treatments to aid your recovery. We would recommend seeking advice from a medical professional if you are starting any form of new exercise programme to ensure it will not affect any existing conditions and that it is right for you as an individual.

At Complete Care Shop, you can find many supports for your knees and wrists to offer stability and protection during your recovery. 

Supports for your knees

Injuries to the knee joint can happen for many reasons, and you may require support to aid recovery and reduce the risk of further injury. Knee supports, such as the Neo G Open Knee Support, help to provide stability and protection to the joint. These are suitable for use during recovery following an operation or injury. Its Neoprene material also helps promote blood circulation, which may benefit you if you experience pain or stiffness from arthritis.

Supports for your wrists

If you have an injured or weak wrist, you may consider the benefits of wrist supports, such as the Neo G Airflow Wrist and Thumb Support, to help reduce swelling around the joint. This wrist support provides a snug fit to aid compression and comfort and is suitable to wear during day-to-day activities, including sports.

All the help you need from Complete Care Shop

If you have any more questions about which physiotherapy or daily living aids are best for you, we will gladly help. At Complete Care Shop, we’re determined to support you to the best of our ability so you can live your life to the maximum. For all the help and advice you need, be sure to consult our helpful guides covering a huge range of aids. 

If you need help deciding if a particular aid is right for your physiotherapy at home, consider getting in touch with our Expert Advice service, where one of our occupational therapists will be able to advise you. For any other queries or support, don’t hesitate to contact us.