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Equipment and software for Physical Therapy
Goal: To Improve Balance among clients and company
*The Power of Balance
By: Liz Young
*The Importance of Balance Work
*Prevention of Falls
*Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
*Proprioception
*Sports Enhancements
*Maximize performance
*Equipment/Software
*Bosu Ball
*Stability Ball
*Balance Board
*Balance Pad
*Web-PT
This equipment will benefit the clients
This software will benefit the company
Bosu Ball
What is it: An inflated rubber hemisphere
attached to a rigid platform
Use/Value: Balance and Strength Exercises
Both upper and lower body work
Purpose
Gain better balance
Build muscle strength
Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.)
Cost: $ 50-85
http://www.amazon.com/Bosu-Sport-55-Balance-Trainer/dp/B002GF79QA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362426036&sr=8-2&keywords=bosu+ball
*Stability Balls
What is it: Large Inflated rubber ballball diameter of 14 to 34 inches
Use/Value: Balance exercises for the core
PurposeGain better balanceStrengthen core
Where to buy:
*Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)
*Sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority, etc.)
Cost: $ 10-35
http://www.amazon.com/TKO-Anti-Burst-Fitness-Stability/dp/B000FH2W54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362426098&sr=8-1&keywords=stability+ball
*Balance Board
What is it: A lever similar to a see-saw user stands on Feet at opposite ends of board
Use/Value: Balance workLeg strength
Purpose:Improve balanceStrengthen leg and core muscles
Where to buy:Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority
etc.)
Cost:$45-95
http://www.amazon.com/Carrom-510-01-Balance-Board/dp/B00003G1U0/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1362426132&sr=1-2&keywords=balance+board
*Balance Pad
What is it: Thick foam mat
Use/Value: balance and stabilization work
Purpose:strengthen the ankle and leg musclesImprove balance
Where to buy:Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority
etc.)
Cost:$25-100 (depending on size)
http://www.amazon.com/SPRI-AR-BB-AIREX-Balance-Pad/dp/B0000AJ09L/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1362426163&sr=1-1&keywords=balance+pad
*Web-PT Software
What is it: computer software to help manage:BillingSchedulingClient documentation
Use/Value: manage physical therapy office
Purpose: help keep therapists and data organized
Where to buy:
http://www.webpt.com/why-webpt
Cost: starts at $49 per month per therapist