Which physiotherapy exercise equipment is worth checking when I tour a clinic?

Go in with a list. Ask the owner to name every large item and mark which ones belong to the clinic, which are leased, and which belong to a practitioner who may leave. That one conversation can change what you are really buying.

Then look and touch. Test the moving parts on tables and benches, check upholstery for splits, and try the cables, pulleys and straps. Run the electrical units and listen for noise or heat. Wear that is hidden in a photograph is obvious by hand.

Ask for service and calibration records on anything with a motor or a sensor, and for the maker’s manuals. Missing paperwork is not a failure on its own, but it means you will pay to find out the condition. Watch the room too. If a corner is empty or one popular machine is always booked, ask why. Finally, think about replacement. Ask the owner what they would buy first with extra cash, and whether an equipment specialist or your accountant can help you weigh the condition against what is being asked. Take photos and notes as you go, then compare them with the list afterward. Items that seem minor on the day, like worn straps or a wobbling bench, add up when you total the replacement cost and decide how to raise it with the seller.

Key takeaways

• Ask for a list showing which items are owned, leased or personal.
• Test moving parts and electrical units yourself during the tour.
• Request service records and ask what will need replacing first.