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Range of Motion Equipment and Software for Physical Therapists

Range of Motion Equipment and Software for Physical Therapists. By Steve Brooks. Why Range of Motion. Decreased range of motion: V ery common side-effect injuries/surgeries. One of the biggest reasons for injuries. When improved decreases chance of injury . Why Else?.

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Range of Motion Equipment and Software for Physical Therapists

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  1. Range of MotionEquipment and Softwarefor Physical Therapists By Steve Brooks

  2. Why Range of Motion • Decreased range of motion: • Very common side-effect injuries/surgeries. • One of the biggest reasons for injuries. • When improved decreases chance of injury.

  3. Why Else? • Associated with other problems: • Increased chance of cardiovascular disease • Decreased circulation • Most don’t do it correctly. • Cannotdo the stretch correctly without equipment.

  4. The Basics • Moist Heat Packs • Mats/Yoga Blocks • Foam Rollers • Thera-bands • Stretch Straps

  5. Moist Heat Pack • Cost: • Heat packs: $10-$20 • Hydrocollator: $549 • Use: • Warms up muscles and tendons • Moist heat penetrates better than traditional • Multi-task Equipment • Can be used hundreds of times • Where to buy: • source1medical

  6. Mats and Yoga Blocks • Cost: • Mat: $295 • Blocks: $3-$15 • Use: • Comfort • Improved stretching • Where to buy: • Mat – flaghouse.com • Blocks - amazon

  7. Foam Rollers • Cost: $10-$40 • Use: • Allow for precise and improved stretching/stability • Where to buy: • OPTP.com

  8. Therabands • Cost: • $15/each • $145 combo pack • Use: • For improved stretching/strengthening • Where to buy: • optp.com

  9. Stretch Straps • Cost: $18 • Use: • Gradual stretching of major muscle groups • Greater safety and effectiveness • Where to buy: • Optp.com

  10. The In-depth • Needs proper supervision • Electric Stimulation • Ultrasound • Prostretch and Wobble Board • Anterior/Posterior Stretchers • Stretch Trainer • Home exercise programmer

  11. Electric Stimulation • Cost: $80-$250 • Use: Muscle stimulator • Stretches/strengthens muscles that are hard to reach. • Multitask equipment • Where to buy: • lgmedsupply.com

  12. Ultrasound • Cost: $200-$2000 • Use: • Deep muscle penetration • Scar tissue penetration • Where to buy: • Lgmedsupply.com

  13. Prostretch • Cost: $20-$60 • Use: • Increase flexibility in the: • Ankle and plantar fascia • Achilles tendon and calves • Multi-task Equipment • Where to buy: • optp.com

  14. Wobble Board • Cost: $40 • Use: • Improves proprioception and balance • Increases range of motion • Strengthens lower kinetic chain • Where to buy: • optp.com

  15. Anterior/Posterior Stretchers • Cost: $3,000 • Use: • Maintains proper form while receiving an extended stretch • Multi-task Equipment • Where to buy: • technogym.com

  16. Stretch Trainer • Cost: $700 • Use: • Improves ROM while maintaining form • Multi-task Equipment • Where to buy: • fitnessforhomeonline.com

  17. Software – Home exercise Program • Cost: $99.95 for core program • Additional kits: $80-$150 • Computer program that creates home exercise programs • Detailed visuals and text walkthroughs • Hundreds to thousands of exercises • Fully customizable • Where to buy: • www.vhikits.com

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