technology and equipment used in occupational therapy

Technology And Equipment Used In Occupational

Therapy

Mike Marchionne

GoalsTo provide our clients with the most up to date, cutting edge Equipment that is available in

todays market

Benefits A more efficient rehabilitation

for our clients Boost client confidence Boost client volume

Range Of Motion Gauge

Baseline 12" Plastic 360 Degree Goniometer

Purpose: Observes patients joint's axis of motion, and range of motion. One arm has a linear scale in

inches and centimeters Scale reads 1 degree

increments

Range of Motion Gauge

Use/Value: To gauge the patients range of monition

Cost: 13.64$ Source:

http://www.promedxpress.com/products/baseline-12-plastic-goniometer-360-degrees/

Strength Testing 1 Jamar Hand

Dynamometer Hydraulic Purpose: To gauge a

persons grip strength Displays isometric grip force

from 0-200 lbs. (90 kg.) Handle easily adjusts to

five grip positions, from 13/8"- 33/8", in half-inch increments

Strength Testing 1 Use/Value: Effectively gauges strength of

patient suffering from a hand trauma or dysfunction

Cost: 346.75$ Source:

http://www.promedxpress.com/products/jamar-hand-dynamometer-hydraulic/

Strength Testing 2 Baseline Universal Push-Pull

Dynamometer Purpose: To gauge a persons

push-pull capability Hydraulic system ensures

accurate readings. Much lighter (1½ lb. vs. 6

lb.) and easier to use than spring push-pull dynamometers that are in common use today

Strength Testing 2

Use/Value: Effectively determines the extent of an injury by gauging the push-pull capacity of the patient.

Cost: 595.00$ Source:

http://www.promedxpress.com/products/baseline-universal-push-pull-dynamometer-250-lb/

Strength Testing 3 Baseline Back/Leg/Chest

Dynamometer with Large Base

Purpose: Gauges back, leg, and chest strength Chain length is

adjustable to accommodate for height differences or to vary the point of force application

Shows pounds and kilograms

660 lb. Max

Strength Testing 3• Use/Value: Effectively tests the strength of a

patients back, leg, and chest strength in order to figure out how severe the injury is

• Cost: 495.00$• Source:

http://www.promedxpress.com/products/oversized-base-back-leg-and-chest-dynamometer-660l/

Everyday Use Tool Maddak Steady Write

Sta-Pen Writing Instrument

Purpose: Improves a persons handwriting who suffers from a hand injury Base stabilizes hand at a

special angle to smooth out shaky or poor handwriting

Everyday Use Tool

Use/Value: Helps to improve the handwriting of people with arthritis, Parkinson's or other hand limitations. Great “freebie” to give to patients who need to improve their

handwriting Cost: 9.99$ / piece Source: http://healthproductsforyou.com/p-

10827-maddak-steady-write-sta-pen-writing-instrument.html?gclid=CJS23sapjb0CFY3m7AodewEAvA

Total Investment

Range of motion guide: 13.64$+

Jamar Hand Dynamometer Hydraulic: 346.75$+

Baseline Universal Push-Pull Dynamometer: 595.00$+

Baseline Back/Leg/Chest Dynamometer : 495.00$+

Maddak Steady Write Sta-Pen Writing Instrument: 9.99$ x 20 = 199.80$

=1650.19$