Online rehab and physical therapy supply store

People recovering at home, caregivers, small physical therapy practices, personal trainers and senior living providers.

You earn the margin between the wholesale and retail price on each order. Bundles (for example a knee rehab kit) and repeat orders from clinics lift the average sale.

• Online selling and product listings
• Clear writing about how products are used
• Customer service and returns handling

• Some devices, such as electrical stimulation units, are regulated by the FDA. Check what you can sell and how, and stick to suppliers that handle compliance
• Never make medical claims about treating conditions; stick to the manufacturer's approved wording
• Check sales tax registration and collection rules in your state and any states you ship to
• General liability and product liability insurance, and a clear returns policy

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your website, product listings, any stock you hold and insurance. Many suppliers ship direct, so you may not need to hold much stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your product range, pricing, marketing and returns. Revenue is not profit, so account for product costs, shipping and platform fees.

Some devices, such as electrical stimulation units, are regulated by the FDA, so check what you can sell and how. Stick to the manufacturer's approved wording, avoid medical claims, check sales tax rules in your state and states you ship to, and arrange liability insurance.