Equipment and Software to Enhance a Physical Therapy

Equipment and Software to Enhance a Physical Therapy Clinic By: Jeff Htam

Goal: • To offer ways to improve the work environment and let the office run smoothly. As well as providing patients and therapists the tools necessary to make a full recovery from an injury.

Web. PT Software v Web. PT is a computer software designed for rehab therapists. This is an electronic medical record (EMR) that allows therapists, directors and frontoffice staff to access medical records anywhere and anytime. v Features include: automated appointment reminders, patient scheduling, holds medical records, records patient notes, reduces cancellations. v This user friendly software helps therapists and front office employees to manage paperwork, track patient improvement and emulates the flow of a physical therapy practice.

Web. PT Software Calender Price: $49 per month Found: https: //www. webpt. com/pricing

Upper Body Arm Bike v An upper body rehabilitation exerciser that is easy to use. It has bi-directional resistance to build strength of reciprocal muscle groups. v Features include: Adjustable cranks and seat for custom fit, removable seat for wheelchair access and USB enabled recorder v This is a value tool for physical therapists to strength the upper body muscles of patients recovering from injury v SCIFIT PRO 1000 UBE WITH SWIVEL SEAT

SCIFIT PRO 1000 UBE WITH SWIVEL SEAT Price: $5, 237 Found: https: //www. tartangroup. com/scifit-pro 1000 -ubewith-swivel-seat/

Electric Stimulation v Electrotherapy is the application of electrical stimulation transmitted through the body via electrodes for therapeutic purposes which causes different physiological reactions v Features: two independent channels for multiple patients, use for underwater therapy, operator remote and timed care v This is a valuable tool for therapists to allow for electric treatment to patients that enhances muscle recovery. v Intelect Legend XT 4 Channel Combination Treatment Unit

Intelect Legend XT 4 Channel Combination Treatment Unit Price: $2, 550 Found: http: //www. sourceortho. net/intelect-legend-xt-4 channel-combination-treatmentunit/? gclid=COKxnpa. V 7 Mo. CFckehgod. AJ 8 O 6 Q

Treadmill v Allows for patient rehabilitation of muscles by providing a stationary walk are. This treadmill is essential for any rehabilitation as it increases activity in patients. v Features: Includes handrails for patients to utilize, has a emergency stop strap, offers resistance with uphill walking and running v This allows therapists to strengthen the lower body extremities of patients while giving them the confidence to use the injured lower body parts. v LANDICE L 7 REHAB TREADMILL

LANDICE L 7 REHAB TREADMILL Price: $4, 395 Found: https: //www. tartangroup. com/landice-l 7 -rehabtreadmill-/123 -l 7 rtm/

Therapeutic Bands v These latex free bands offer 8 different color coded resistance levels for therapists and patients. v It helps guide the patient in exercises and therapist in stretching patients. v This helps to strengthen certain muscle groups of the body. As well as improve the range of motion of injured body parts. v Thera-Band Professional Resistance Bands 6 Yards

Thera-Band Professional Resistance Bands 6 Yards Price : $10. 00 - $33. 00 (8 different levels of band resistance that increase in price) Found : http: //www. zogomedical. com/thera-band-professionalresistance-bands-6 -yards? gclid=CMbl 4 Oq 37 Mo. CFYEehgods. Fg. Nf. A

Cost • • • Web. PT - $49 Upper Body Arm Bike - $5, 237 Electric Stimulation Unit - $2, 550 Treadmill – $4, 395 Thera-bands (All 8) - $133. 10 • Total $12, 364. 10

Conclusion • Many tools are necessary for a physical therapy clinic to work and function properly. There a lot of high-tec and expensive equipment and software that are needed in a physical therapy clinic. In all rehab facilities, these tools are needed to improve the health of patients and assist physical therapists accomplish their jobs.