Physical Therapy

By Michael DePasquale

Goals

• Provide Physical Therapists with the essentials• Cost effective for any clinic• Can be used in all clinic settings• Increase work flow and Physical Therapist

effectiveness• Equipment used daily

Polar T4 Heart Rate Monitor Watch• Tracks heart rate with the ability set a maximum heart rate (Bpm %)• Water proof good for aqua therapy• Button free operation• Saves and records up to 10 users data

Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Cost: 99.99Found at:http://www.polar.com/us-en/products/get_active/fitness_crosstraining/FT4

LG-Tec Elite

• Works by sending impulses to target muscles

• Provides relief for acute and chronic pain

• Used for muscle rehabilitation

• Muscle re-education

• Muscle atrophy

LG Tec EliteCost: 119:99

Found at: http://www.lgmedsupply.com/lgelteunandm.html?

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Chattanooga E-1 Hydrocollator ® Heating Unit

• High quality stainless steel• Thermostatically controlled temperature• UL listed, CSA certified• Easy maintenance• 4 standard size HotPacsUsed for:o Relaxing your muscles when you are tenseo Increase blood flow to your body partso Helps in healing your body tissueso Preparing your muscles and joints for exercise and stretching

Chattanooga E-1 Hydrocollator ® Heating Unit

Cost: 364.00http://www.a3bs.com/chattanooga-e-1-hydrocollator-

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Clinton Industries 1010 ETA Classic Series H-Brace Treatment Table

• Easy to assemble• Scratch-resistant hardwood legs in 2 colors• Fixed or adjustable backrest• Adjustable leg levelers• Seamless rounded corner top, 2 padding, & upholstery in 20 colors• 24", 27" or 30" width; 72" L x 31" H• 400-pound weight capacity

Clinton Industries 1010 ETA Classic Series H-Brace Treatment Table

Cost: 314.57http://www.tigermedical.com/Products/ETA-Classic-Series-H-

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Web PT®

• Document Initial examinations, progress notes, daily notes, customizable flowsheets, and discharge summaries. Plus, fax and email directly from the system

• Securely enter and save patient data anytime, anywhere, from any web-enabled device – HIPPA compliant

• View and edit schedules for patients, therapists, or treatment rooms with the click of a mouse

• Reduce cancellations and no-shows by as much as 30% by sending patient appointment reminders via text, email, or phone

• Upload external patient documents like diagnostic images, intake forms, physician referrals, and signed plans of care directly into the patient chart

Web PT®Cost: 49.00/mo

http://www.webpt.com/

What will it cost YOU?Equipment $ Cost $

Polar T4 Heart Rate Monitor Watch 99.99

LG-Tec 119.99

Chattanooga E-1 Hydrocollator ® 364.00

Clinton Industries 1010 ETA Classic Series H-Brace

Treatment Table

314.57

Web PT® 49.00/mo

Total: $ 946.98

Conclusion

This package can be utilized by all physical therapists. It provides the essentials a therapist needs to provide care to patients. With a low start up price of $946.98 and a low maintenance fee of $49.00 per month this package simply can not be beat.