cardiac rehabilitation equipment/software package mike bohrer
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Cardiac Rehabilitatio
nEquipment/Software
Package
Mike Bohrer
Goal To provide a wellness center with the
fundamental equipment and software necessary for cardiac rehabilitation
Treadmill Landice L7
Rehabilitation Treadmill
Indoor device for walking or running in place
Purpose: To allow patients to get a cardio workout indoors at an appropriate pace
Treadmill (continued) Use/Value: Specifically designed for
rehabilitation(Equipped with medical handrails and a Shock Absorption System)
Cost: $3,995
http://www.landice.com/commercial-fitness/l7-rehabilitation-treadmill/explore
Exercise Bike NordicTrack GX 4.5
Recumbent Exercise Bike
Indoor stationary bicycle
Purpose: Alternative to the treadmill. Patients can get a cardio workout from a seated position
Exercise Bike (Continued) Use/Value: Safer than biking outdoors
and can be used anytime. Seated cardio may be more effective for older or unstable patients
Cost: $499
http://www.nordictrack.com/fitness/en/NordicTrack/ExerciseBikes/gx-45
Blood Pressure Monitor Omron 3 Series Wrist
Monitor
Blood pressure and pulse monitor
Purpose: To check for irregular blood pressure which is a risk for health problems
BP Monitor (continued) Use/Value: Checking blood pressure
before activity for irregularities will ensure that patients can exercise safely
Cost: $59.99
http://omronhealthcare.com/products/3-series-wrist
Heart Rate Monitor Polar H7 Heart Rate
Sensor
Chest strap that measures the rate and regularity of heartbeats
Purpose: To monitor a patient’s heart rate continuously during exercise
HR Monitor (continued) Use/Value: Tracks a patient’s heart rate
and wirelessly sends the information to an Apple mobile device through Bluetooth
Cost: $79.95
http://www.polar.com/us-en/products/accessories/H7_heart_rate_sensor
Fitness Software Application
Nike+
Mobile application that displays heart rate information collected from Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor
Purpose: Makes heart rate information viewable
Software (continued) Use/Value: Patients’ heart rate information
can be viewed on a portable Apple device
Cost: FREE
http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus
Tablet Computer Apple iPad Mini
16GB
Portable tablet computer
Purpose: To run Nike+ application
Tablet (continued) Use/Value: The specialist can run the
Nike+ application and view patients’ heart rate information from anywhere in the room
Cost: $329
http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/overview
Conclusion Total cost: $4962.94
This is a basic, cost-effective package for a cardiac rehabilitation center where a staff of specialists may rehabilitate patients safely, effectively, and efficiently.
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