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How to make your health facility world class in caring for those with osteoarthritis

How to make your health facility world class in caring for those with osteoarthritis. By Rob Roth. Osteoarthritis. Considered a normal part of aging Cartilage degenerates According to the CDC, about 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis. Cue Rocky Music.

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How to make your health facility world class in caring for those with osteoarthritis

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  1. How to make your health facility world class in caring for those with osteoarthritis By Rob Roth

  2. Osteoarthritis • Considered a normal part of aging • Cartilage degenerates • According to the CDC, about 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis.

  3. Osteoarthritis Cue Rocky Music One of the best treatments is exercise

  4. Problem Most patients go to expensive clinical facilities or do not exercise at all – further increases joint pain

  5. Objective With the right equipment and supervision your gym will attract arthritic patients looking for a cost effective place to exercise

  6. Stationary Recumbent Bike Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike $289.98 at exercisebikes.com 8 built-in workout programs with 6 course profiles 16 resistance levels to maximize results Weight capacity: 300 lbs. Dimensions: 56L x 25W x 38H inches Manufacturer's warranty included

  7. Resistance Bands Thera-Band resistance loop $6.98 a band at yogadirect.com Color coded tension levels

  8. Elliptical Trainers NordicTrack  E5.7 Elliptical $569.99 at sears.com Height:70in Weight:250lbs Length:65in Width:27in Max weight: 300lbs

  9. Water Aerobic Accessories Sporti Fitness Barbells $14.95 at swimoutlet.com for 1 pair perfect for all kinds of aquatic range-of-motion exercises

  10. Text Alert / Email Program • iVision Mobile text alerts ranging in price from $69 – $2,500 a month based on message volume • Software can be found at ivisionmobile.com • Wide array of functions including: • Appointment reminders • Exercises for home

  11. Conclusion • Osteoarthritis is one of the more common forms of arthritis and is treatable with moderate levels of exercise. • Large number of potential new clients • Especially if pool services are offered

  12. References Cdc.gov Ivisionmobile.com Swimoutlet.com Sears.com Yogadirect.com Exercisebikes.com

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