About Exercise & Rehabilitation
Home exercise programs and therapy clinics rely on simple, durable equipment: resistance bands and tubing, hand exercisers and therapy putty, weights, exercise balls, balance pads and pedal exercisers. This collection gathers those items from RB Health, Fabrication Enterprises and other makers. It is part of Orthopedic & Rehab Supplies, alongside braces, splints and supports and hot and cold therapy.
Resistance is the attribute that varies most. Bands, tubing and putty are usually color-coded from extra light to extra heavy, but the color scale is not the same across brands, so compare the stated resistance rather than the color alone. Size is the other key choice: band length and roll size, ball diameter matched to the user's height, and weight in pounds for dumbbells and cuff weights. The level and type of exercise should follow the program as specified by your clinician or therapist.
Clinics that stock several resistance levels usually reorder by item number. The REF or catalog number on the label identifies the exact resistance and size, and the listing states whether it is a single item, a dispenser roll or a multi-pack.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right resistance level?
Follow the resistance your therapist or clinician specified in your program. Colors indicate relative resistance within one brand, but a green band from one maker may not equal green from another, so compare the stated resistance. For putty and hand exercisers, the same caution applies. Size, such as band length or ball diameter, comes next.
Is exercise and rehab equipment covered by insurance?
Most exercise equipment for home use is not covered, though some plans handle specific items differently. Any HCPCS codes on our pages are shown for reference only. Whether an item is covered depends on your payer and plan, so check with them, and keep any documentation from your therapist if you plan to submit a claim.
Can I buy bands in bulk rolls or reorder the same item?
Many bands and tubing come as pre-cut lengths or bulk dispenser rolls, and putty is sold in several container sizes. The listing states the unit. To reorder exactly, search for the REF or catalog number on your current package, which pins down both resistance level and size.