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Physical Therapy Equipment and Software. By: matt Sullivan. NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill. Cost: $1499.00 Purpose: The purpose of buying this treadmill would be to put together the most innovative rehab exercises that involve a treadmill. Where to buy it : www.nordictrack.com.
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Physical Therapy Equipment and Software By: matt Sullivan
NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill • Cost: $1499.00 • Purpose: The purpose of buying this treadmill would be to put together the most innovative rehab exercises that involve a treadmill. • Where to buy it: www.nordictrack.com
Why the NordicTrack Commercial 1750? • Most advanced deck cushioning to protect user’s joints • Both incline and decline settings • Heart rate monitor • 400lb weight capacity
Innervations Pacer Performance System • Cost: $1500 • Purpose: State of the art technology which would be perfect for rehabbing athletes of all ages. • Where to buy it: http://www.innervations.com/products/pacer-performance-system/
Why the Pacer Performance System? • Can save past runs as “pacers” • Tracks step rate, length, and power • Ideal for patients who are athletes so they can track their performance and improvement • Can constantly update software
Virtual Runner Software • Cost: $9.99 • Purpose: Many patients do not enjoy running on the treadmill. This will help these patients to relax and enjoy their running experience while maintaining adherence to their program • Where to buy it: http://outsideinteractive.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Session_ID=b1aa7d064bc1f0ec9fd3eda9172fe416&Screen=PROD&Store_Code=VR&Product_Code=VIRTSW-DL
Why Virtual Runner Software? • Very Inexpensive • Great motivational tool • Helps patients to have fun, raises morale
LG-7500 Electronic Muscle Stimulator • Cost: $59.99 • Purpose: Proven way to treat muscle injuries and rehab them. Would be great for the client after they are done their treadmill exercises. • Where to buy it: http://www.lgmedsupply.com/tenz500.html?gclid=CI_h9evBg7oCFQie4AodRTkAbQ
Why the LG-7500 • Great for strengthening of joints and injured muscles • Great for pain relief • Self-controlled intensity and pulse width
Spectra 360 Electrode Gel • Cost: $50.99 per box (12 8oz tubes per box) • Purpose: Necessary for electric muscle stimulator. Helps to detect electric activity under skin. • Where to buy it: http://www.alimed.com/electrode-gel-spectra-360.html
Why Spectra 360 Electrode Gel • It is a necessary accessory for the electronic muscle stimulator • Hypoallergenic • It is the most used of all the brands of electrode gels