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Essential Programs and Equipment for a Occupational Therapy Site

Essential Programs and Equipment for a Occupational Therapy Site . By: Michael Raletz. Occupational Therapy is the rehabilitation to clients who are unable to participate in normal life activities, and to rehabilitate them back to normal living

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Essential Programs and Equipment for a Occupational Therapy Site

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  1. Essential Programs and Equipment for a Occupational Therapy Site By: Michael Raletz

  2. Occupational Therapy is the rehabilitation to clients who are unable to participate in normal life activities, and to rehabilitate them back to normal living • These Next Programs/Software are to be used in a Occupational Therapy setting to aid in the rehabilitation process Occupational Therapy Goal

  3. ImPACT http://www.impacttest.com

  4. ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) • Concussion assessment program • Used to evaluate concussion, as well as determine current brain function • Completely necessary in determining return to play decisions ImPACT $350-$750 a year depending on usage

  5. TENS Unit http://www.tensunits.com

  6. TENS-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation • Sends stimulus pulses along the nerve to help regain feeling and use in muscles • Increases muscle endurance and strength • Also help to relieve pain, increase blood flow to muscles TENS Unit $40-$100

  7. Tilt Table http://www.rehaboutlet.com/tilt_tables.htm

  8. Allows patient with trouble standing or balancing to be fully upright • Straps allow patient to have full control of extremities for treatment activities • Locks allow for a stable environment • Allows for 0 degrees to 90 degrees of motion Tilt Table $2,183-$3,328

  9. The Campbell Cane http://www.campbellcanes.com

  10. Helps to keep patients who need a walking aid, walking up right • Puts less pressure on hand and shoulder • Uses the triceps muscle to apply force, eliminating shoulder pain • To be prescribed to patients in need The Campbell Cane $50-$150

  11. Hand Dynomometer http://www.thehumansolution.com/hand-dynamometers.html

  12. Device used to measure grip strength • Help to evaluate current grip strength as well as determine progress in rehab process Hand Dynomometer $200-$800

  13. In Conclusion, Occupational Therapy is about getting people back to their daily living activities All of the products in the previous slide are necessary tools to aid and assess in the rehab process in order for our patients to regain a normal life. Conclusion

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