proposal for physical therapy equipment alexis williams
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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