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An Effective Physical Therapist

By: Jenny Morcelo

Goals:

Provide Patients with optimal care that will promote fast & effective recovery, by using best equipment and software available.

Exercise Bands

Thera-Band Latex Free Exercise Bands- 25 yard Lengths

Cost: Based on desire color/Resistance

Red: $37.15Green: $40.92Blue: $46.38Black: $51.08Yellow: $35.74Total: $86.82

Can be purchased on IsokineticsInc.com

Purpose: Thera-Bands are used for stretching purposes, in a variety of distinct exercises.

Value/Use: PT’s would utilize the Thera-Bands to help and improve the stretch/flexibility of a particular injured body part of a patient.

Description: Latex Free that matches the pull force of a regular Latex Thera-Band, no scent, and no powder.

Weights

IsoKinetics Inc Brand Vinyl Coated Dumbell

Cost: Sold Individually, vary with weight- 10 Weight Sizes Available

1lb- $1.40 ea.2lb- $2.80 ea.3lb- $4.20 ea.4lb- $5.60 ea.5lb- $7.00 ea.6lb- $8.40 ea.7lb- $9.70 ea.

8lb- $11.20 ea.9lb- $12.50 ea.

10lb- $14.00 ea.

Proposed Total Cost:

Purchasing two dumbbells of each weight category:2- 1lb =$2.802- 2lb = $5.602- 3lb = $8.40

2- 4lb = $11.202- 5lb = $14.002- 6lb =$16.802- 7lb = $19.402- 8lb =$22.402- 9lb = $25.002- 10lb = $28.00

Total:$153.60

Can be purchased on IsokineticsInc.com

Purpose: Assist individuals in strength training and toning

Value/Use: Utilize in various exercises, in order to improve patient strength and mobility with patients weak/injured aspect of body

Description: Vinyl coated dumbbells resists to sweat and easy to clean, six-sided design keeps dumbbell from rolling, color coated to help identify weight size

Electrotherapy Unit

Chattanooga Legend XT Combination System

Cost: $2,836.62

Can be purchased on IsoKineticsInc.com

Purpose: To provide a combination of electrotherapy and ultrasound functions to a physical therapist.

Value/Use: Used to treat pain due to post-operative incisions, fractures, arthritic inflammation or tendinitis, muscle loss or weakness, and depression.

Description: Multiple waveforms, modular design allows for 4 channel/battery module, Display-5 FSTN LCD high contrast monochrome screen, Built in card reader documents patient therapy & treatment outcomes, Session notes are also accessible for effective organization.

Anti-Gravity Treadmill

AlterG M300: Zero Gravity Treadmill

Cost: $24,500Very Costly but it works! I have had the pleasure to see it help patients. Amazing technology to improve a person’s gait! Can be Leased.

Can be purchased by getting in contact with Alter G through their website.

Purpose: Differential air pressure technology to unweight the user and reduce impact while running or walking.

Value/Use: Guide individuals in recovering from lower extremity injuries by gradually increasing their weight bearing ability. Help maintain natural gait avoid bad habits, and rehab faster.

Description: Reduce up to 80% of a person’s body weight, comfortable, fast, and effective. Different size “Pants” to ensure that it fits patients of all sizes.

Physiotools Software

Physiotools General Exercises 2nd Edition

Cost: $299.00Free shipping, Only need One!

Can be Purchases on IsoKineticsInc.com

Purpose: To provide exercises with fully explained detailed on how to perform them properly and effectively.

Value/Use: Physical Therapist may use this program to provide their patients with a print out of what exercises they can perform at home in order to accelerate their recovery

Description: Includes exercises on mobilizing, stabilizing, strengthening, stretching, cardiovascular, and balance for the entire body, Print out in multiple languages, 1,244 items, 1198 video clips, line drawings, and color photographs.

Allows PT to create High quality personalize exercises

Conclusion

Although it may seem like an expensive investment of $27,876.04, purchasing the previously shown equipment and software will result in:

More Effective way of treating Patients

Faster Rehabilitation

Allow for patients to be active and learn in the process

Give PT more time to provide care to other patients

Thank You!