Occupational Therapy equipment and software for

everyday livingBy : Michael Raletz

Occupational Therapy• One of the main goals of occupational therapy

is to get our clients back to living their everyday lives

• Some of our patients won’t have the same functions as they’re use to of their extremities from serious injuries and illnesses

• These products will help us teach them to get back on their feet and living their everyday lives as independently as possible

3 in 1 Commode

3 in 1 commode• Cost: $45-$190 per device• Has three major functions to help with

recovery or everyday living• Can be used as

• A bedside walker to eliminate late night injuries from walking in the dark

• Shower seat• Elevated toilet seat with arm support

Hand Held Reacher

Reacher• Cost: $10-$20• Inexpensive and can help immensely• Used to grab things from high places or far

away not accessible due to limited arm usage• Eliminates unbalanced reaching and stress on

injuries and weaknesses• Can also help to get dressed

Leg Lifter

Leg Lifter• Cost: $10-$20• Another inexpensive device• Used to teach and use for lifting legs into bed

for patients with limited leg usage

Dressing Stick

Dressing Stick• Cost: $5-$25• Inexpensive product that can be used

everyday• Used to put clothes on or taking clothes off

from hard to reach places, such as socks• Can be used to reach out and grab something

close• Shoe horn on end of higher end devices to

help to get shoes on

Omni Vr: Virtual Rehab

Omni VR: Virtual Rehab• Cost: Quotes upon request• Virtual rehab software that helps in the rehab

process with games and visual aids• Fully customizable • Blends in all types of exercises for specific

routines• Makes rehabilitation process fun for patients

and makes them want to rehab

Conclusion• Life altering injuries and illnesses may be

hard to recover from but, these products will give our facility an inexpensive way to teach our patients how to live their everyday lives as normal as possible, while at the same time providing them with the right products to succeed post rehab