An independent buying desk for home recovery gear.

Who I am

I've spent a decade buying and breaking recovery gear, so you don't have to. A torn meniscus in 2018 pushed me into a year of physical therapy, and into the rabbit hole of home equipment. Foam rollers that bruise. Massage guns that quit after a month. TENS units whose pads don't stick. Compression socks that bunch at the heel. I started writing it down for friends. The notes turned into this page.

I am not a clinician. I do not diagnose, prescribe, or treat. For medical questions, see your physical therapist. For gear questions, you're in the right place.

How we pick

1. Start from the listing. Current Amazon data: title, brand, specifications, customer ratings, and review count. Always at least two alternatives in the same category.
2. Stress-test the spec. Density, channel count, decibel level, mmHg compression rating, warranty length, return policy. We name the trade-offs.
3. Write what we'd tell a friend. Including specific reasons to not buy. Every roundup picks a number one and at least one Skip.
4. Disclaim early. Affiliate disclosure above the fold. Medical disclaimer on every product review.

What we won't do

• No medical claims. We don't say "cures," "treats," "heals," "FDA-approved," "clinically proven," or "doctor-recommended."
• No fake urgency. No countdown timers, no "Only 3 left," no exit-intent modals.
• No "Top 10 You NEED" headlines. A ranking must rank. Neutral lists are slop.
• No fictional medical team. One editor, one byline, one set of opinions. No stock-photo "DPT advisors."

How we make money

Amazon Associates (tag littletonphysicaltherapy-20) and a handful of direct affiliate programs with selected brands. When you click through and buy, we may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. We also display AdSense ads. Ad placement does not influence review content — period. Full Affiliate Disclosure.

Editorial standards

Every page hits the same checks: minimum two alternatives compared, no numeric prices in HTML (Amazon ToS), affiliate links use rel="sponsored nofollow noopener", last-reviewed-date updated on any edit. Read the full Editorial Standards page.

Reach the editor

Corrections, tip-offs, partnership inquiries — use the contact form.