proposal for physical therapy equipment alexis williams

Proposal for Physical Therapy Equipment

Alexis Williams

Gives clients more options for rehab Helps promote speedy recovery New technologies increase strength

and reduce pain Machines necessary for full

rehabilitation

Why do we need new equipment?

Measures upper body strength

Aids in shoulder rehab Helps muscle

endurance of shoulders

Seat can be removed for wheelchair accessibility

Easy to use, essentially a bicycle for the upper body

Upper Body Ergometer

Cost: $2,199Fitness SuperstoreFound at: http://www.fitnesssuperstore.com/Magnum-UB300-Ergometer-p/magub300.htm?gclid=CL3_wL7_h70CFYuXOgod-nMAdw

Upper Body ErgometerClient uses upper body to push levers around, which

gauges ability as well as strengthens upper body

Treadmill

Adjustable cardio for elderly/injured clients

Useful for clients young and old

Strengthening programs for lower body

Promotes range of motion in clients

Cost: $599.99 at Sears Found at: http://www.sears.com/proform-590-t/p-

00648115000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=00648115000&kispla=00648115000P

TreadmillClients walk, run, and jog to increase cardiovascular endurance as wellas promoting range of motion of lower body joints and muscles

Simply place pads on client and turn machine on

Important for reeducation of muscles

Promotes muscle growth

Prevents muscle atrophy

Electronic Muscle Stimulator

Cost: $59.99 at LGMedSupply Found at: http://www.lgmedsupply.com/tenz500.html?

gclid=COiVo9nbi70CFS1p7Aodcm8AyQ

Electronic Muscle Stimulator

Software helps create exercises for clients

Includes print-outs of exercises for “graduating” clients

Simple interface , easy to learn software

Has over 3600 exercises!

Exercise Pro – Version 6Simply download and start prescribing exercise!

Cost: $499 Found at: http://www.bioexsystems.com/exercise-

pro.aspx

Exercise Pro – Version 6

Decreases inflammation and swelling

Promote increased range of motion

Helpful for ankle and knee injuries

Use hot and cold water depending on type of injury

WhirlpoolTypically for lower body use, client puts body

part in pool, sometimes doing gentle movements

Cost: $4,420.85 Wisdom KingFound at: http://www.wisdomking.com/product/whitehall-sports-whirlpool-7

Whirlpool

$2,199 (Ergometer) $599.99 (Treadmill) $59.99 (Stimulator) $499.99 (Exercise Pro software) $4,420.85 (Whirlpool)

Total Cost: $7,779.82

Total Cost of Proposed Equipment

Lower body injuries occur very often, whether it be athletes or the elderly

Having up-to-date equipment that is lower body specific is imperative to successful clients

Making sure some upper body equipment is available is also significant and the ergometer fulfills this need

The expenses put out will last years and years and create a technology-forward reputation among clients and physicians

Conclusion