44 Fantastic Gifts For Physical Therapists That Show How Much You Appreciate Them

Updated: Oct 28 2022

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PTs are truly some of the world's most under-appreciated clinicians, but you can celebrate their awesomeness with one of these perfect gifts for physical therapists. They keep the world walking, literally! Without physical therapy, a lot of the human population would be moaning over sore backs and sore knees but instead, the superheroes that are physical therapists swooped in. How can you even thank the physical therapist in your life adequately? Perhaps with something stress-relieving to help them unwind after a long day? Maybe a beautiful personalized graduation gift to celebrate their incredible achievement. Gift sets and stainless steel coffee tumblers are always hits as a gift for your physical therapist, they run on caffeine after all. If you've never had to work with one, you've been lucky so far, but you should bookmark this list of gift ideas just in case you happen to cross paths with one of these miracle workers.

Bone Shape Ballpoint Pens

Your PT will be the coolest cat in the office when they skip the boring BIC ballpoints in favor of a pen set that's a little more entertaining. Even patients will love this set of bones.

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My Quotable Patients Journal

The mouths of babes have got nothing on the mouths of patients and a PT will want to record every word. Zingers, one-liners, insults, and the occasional kind work will find no better home than this journal just for quotable patients.

$9 .99

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PT Life Adult Coloring Book

Sure, they chose the #PTLife but they didn't choose all the stress that comes along with it. They'll find relief for that stress in this hilarious NSFW adult coloring book. While doodling on the pages, they'll find a few choice four-letter words that'll make them cackle.

$7 .99

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WhiteCoat Clipboard Physical Therapy Edition

The human body has a lot of parts, and you can do your part to help a brand new PT remember all of them with this special reference clipboard. It's filled with pages of info and helpful diagrams that'll help them best serve their clients and their needs.

$32 .95

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ThumbSaver Deep Tissue Massage Tool

One of a PT's greatest attributes is their incredibly strong thumbs, but no matter how well conditioned those thumbs are, they're bound to get tired. With this simple tool in hand, they'll be able to dig into tough muscle knots without fatiguing their fingers or thumb.

$10 .69

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SOMA All-in-One Brew Bottle

Did you know that PTs run on caffeine? If not, you do now, so you know you'll be doing them a huge favor by getting them this all in one brew bottle. Whether the coffee is iced or hot, this bottle can make it all, keep it at temp, and keep annoying coffee grounds out of their sip.

$33 .17

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Before & After Patients Mug & Wine Glass

This set of glassware will be there for you at 5am and 5pm. First, a coffee (before patients), second, a stemless wine glass (after patients). On the weekend, it's perfectly acceptable to mix an Irish coffee in the mug and combine the best of both worlds.

$20 .95

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Maze Balance Board

Treat a PT to something they can use in their sessions or in their own living room. It's as important for them to keep up on their exercise so they can successfully guide patients through their own exercises. This balance board challenges them to stay upright and to send a marble through a maze, it's much harder than it looks.

$72 .99

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Japanese Bonsai Red Maple Tree Kit

For their office or for their home, a PT will find solace in caring for this lovely shrub. The place they put it in will become a sanctuary when decorated with the mini maple tree. It's easy to care for and relaxing to tend to and trim, making it an ideal piece for a PT on the go.

$27 .99

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#10

Goda Acupressure Massage Rings

These acupressure rings look kinda funny but what they do to your body is no laughing matter. Slide one on your finger and you might find yourself more relaxed and better able to focus. And that's just with one of the stainless steel rings on, imagine what all five could do.

$9 .90

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#11

Acupressure Mat and Pillow Set

Your PT could consider using this mat and pillow set PT for themselves. All they've gotta do at the end of a long day is lay on the at and let the tiny flower-shaped nubs do their job. They gently massage the back, neck, and torso to increase blood flow and relieve tension.

$19 .04

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#12

I Make Knotty People Cry Funny Keychain

Make a PT smile with a punny joke that only they will understand. The stamped stainless steel keychain will stand up to a lifetime of slamming and dropping on their key fob and will bring them a little sunshine when they need it most.

$9 .99

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#13

Coffee and Chocolate Gift Box

Coffee and chocolate have always been one of the world's greatest pairings and you need to get hyped about this fit box. It's packed with tiny bags of brews that complement tiny bars of small-batch chocolate. There are eight varieties, enough to get even the most extreme coffee drinker through a week of sipping.

$42 .00

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#14

Relaxation Waterfall Fountain

Patients that need a little patience can find it in their PT's office by looking at this relaxing waterfall. It's self-contained, no need to add an additional water source, and keeps moving so it always stays clean.

$26 .99

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#15

Massage Roller Ball

This little blue ball is a jack of all trades. It can be used for deep tissue as well as surface massages, used dry or with oils, and used on any part of the body. You can even use it for heated or cooling therapy. It's one of the best weapons a PT can have in their arsenal.

$7 .99

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#16

Fruit Infuser Water Bottle

Infuse your PT's life and water with a little flavor. This special bottle is made for adding a little zing to an otherwise boring beverage. With a wide mouth and a fine mesh infuser basket, the bottle guarantees a fresh, flavorful sip every time.

$21 .99

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#17

Weighted Cooling Blanket

Your PT would tell you that sleeping is key to recovery. To help you recover, they need to get sleep, too. With this weighted cooling blanket on their bed, they'll be sleeping like a baby. The additional weight in the blanket lowers levels of anxiety and improves sleep hygiene.

$36 .99

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#18

Adidas Cloadfoam Running Shoe

Doing an exercise is easier for a patient when they can mimic what a PT is doing. With these Cloudfoam shoes on their feet, your PT won't feel like they're doing the exercise at all, they'll feel like they're walking on clouds with memory foam in the footbeds.

$21 .48

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#19

Do Not Confuse Your Google Funny Pen Cup

Patients are gonna be sweating when they're waiting to talk to the PT and see this pen cup sitting on their desk. That's a good thing, though, it's a sign that a patient should put down the results they printed off from WebMD and should listen to the person with the actual degree.

$13 .97

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#20

Calm the F*ck Down Adult Coloring Book

Nothing makes you feel better in the moment than dropping an F-bomb and in Calm the F*Ck Down, you'll get to drop a lot of them...and color, too! The adult coloring book is filled with fun mandalas, NSFW mantras, and sassy quips your PT will love.

$6 .99

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#21

Physical Therapy is a Work of Heart PopSocket

This PopSockets says it all so a PT doesn't have to. If you've got one that's touched your heart, you can be assured that this simple gift will touch theirs. They work so hard to make a difference in the lives of their patients, and this is an adorable reward for that.

$14 .99

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#22

Plush Microwavable Slippers

After a full day on their feet, a PT will love putting their feet up (maybe even up the wall) with these slippers on. They're like magic. After a spin in the microwave, they'll turn into warm, heated clouds that'll soothe foot aches and pains.

$29 .19

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#23

Acupressure Foot Massage Slippers

Start a journey toward being pain-free but don't worry about taking a thousand steps when you're wearing these slides. The red nubs press into trigger points in your feet to relieve aches and pains in your feet (and the rest of your body, too) and help loosen tight muscles.

$24 .29

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#24

Smart Weighted Fit Hoop

It’s important for physical therapists to be at their strongest to best help their patients. With this smart hoop, they can develop a super-strong core. The hoop is adjustable and accommodates waists up to 43”. They can use an app to track their progress as they work multiple muscle groups in their abs.

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#25

The Original Buddha Board with Water Pen

PTs will tell their patients not to let emotions simmer, to let them slide off of them like Teflon. The Buddha Board is a wonderful way to express emotion and watch it dissolve into the ether. The water paintings from the brush evaporate after almost 5 minutes, and with it, they take your negative emotions.

$34 .95

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#26

Healthy Fresh Fruit Gift Basket

Help a PT treat their body right with a treasure trove of sweet goodies that contain no added sugar. This basket is packed full of fruit, crackers, and nuts that are delicious and will keep a PT's body engine humming right along.

$52 .95

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#27

Himalayan Glow Crystal Bowl and Massage Stones

This dish will really bowl you over once you realize its got two functions instead of just one. First, it glows to set a relaxing bedtime or meditation time mood. Second, it's got massage balls that get warm as the bowl glows to help you find relief from pain and muscle tightness.

$24 .89

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#28

TriggerPoint Deep-Tissue Massage Ball

Those hard to reach places that your thumbs can't quite dig into will find relief thanks to this humble neon and black ball. It looks like a weird bumblebee and will have your buzzing with race reviews about how it helped speed up your healing and finally soothe that knot you've been trying to hit for weeks.

$16 .09

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#29

Theragun Muscle Treatment Massage Gun

A PT may be tempted to use this on their patients, even if you bought it for them. The Theragun is top-of-the-line when it comes to percussive massage devices. It's quiet and has multiple settings that work out even the deepest knots to soothe aches and pains.

$217 .77

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#30

Pukka Herbs Luxury Tea Set

Your PT should have more to choose from than just the crappy bags the office kitchen supplies. Give them a box that they'll want to hide in their desk with Pukka. The premium brand has assembled some of their best and put 45 sachets in this colorful box.

$21 .11

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#31

Do Not Confuse Google With My Degree Mug

Everyone knows the Internet age adage about how any symptom you look up on Google basically leads you down a rabbit hole to your death. And all for a little ache in your knee. Doctors that talk those folks off the edge will get a kick out of this simple, but funny-cuz-its-true mug.

$20 .74

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#32

Flower Bouquet Subscription Box

The PT that's really made a difference in your life will appreciate a box of sunshine as your gratitude. This flower subscription box will treat them to the prettiest, freshest, most carefully curated arrangement of stems your PT will ever see. And they'll arrive just before they bloom so the recipient gets more time to see them in full color.

$59 .99

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#33

Zeel At Home Muscle Relaxing Massage

Give back to a tired PT that's treating patients day in and day out a day off with an At Home Massage. Zeel sends a licensed masseuse to your house and lets you choose the kind of massage you'd like as well as the duration.

$100 .00

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#34

Frontline Nurse Shoes

Not only are physical therapists on their feet all day, they need to be steady on their feet. With these shoes, they’ll be in good shape. The soles are non-skid, have no laces to trip them up, and have supportive insoles that reduce back and foot pain.

$89 .95

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#35

Freeze Cooling Wine Cup

Because patients, un-WINE-ding at the end of the day can become necessary. These magical glasses will make both a PT and their wine feel more chill. The gel inside the cup freezes ice cold but thanks to the silicone strip across the top, a PT's hands will never ever freeze.

$19 .28

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#36

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones

When your PT is out for their morning run, they're not going to have to worry about these Beats Pro falling out of their ears. The high-tech headphones loop over the ears for safety and comfort and are Bluetooth-enabled to hook up to your phone.

$159 .99

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#37

Luxury Bathtub Caddy Tray

Soak, sip, read, unwind with a luxury bathtub caddy that'll make you wonder why you've been sticking to showers for all these years. This expandable caddy has a space for almost everything you'd want to surround yourself with to relax, from a compartment for a candle to an easel for your tablet.

$39 .97

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#38

White Noise Sound Machine

For sessions with patients or to help a PT drift off to sleep at night, this white noise sound machine is a must-have. The device is portable and has several sound and volume settings to set the right mood at the right time.

$19 .90

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#39

Deep Sleep Pillow Spray

Your PT will get their best sleep yet by spritzing Deep Sleep Pillow Spray on their pillowcase before bed. With Lavender, Chamomile, and Vetivert in the formula, three of the world's most sleep-friendly blends have been combined into the ultimate relaxation spray.

$33 .00

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