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Equipment & Software Project. Improve the Athletic Training Facility By: Devin Solvik. Goal. To improve the Rowan University Athletic Training Facility. To benefit athletes in improving and expanding equipment To help analyze injuries and prevent future injuries. Reason for Improvement.
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Equipment & Software Project Improve the Athletic Training Facility By: Devin Solvik
Goal To improve the Rowan University Athletic Training Facility. To benefit athletes in improving and expanding equipment To help analyze injuries and prevent future injuries
Reason for Improvement • To increase: • Proper prevention of injuries • Athlete’s overall performance • Proper diagnosis • Educating the athlete • Athlete’s interest
Improvement Systems • Ipad • Cybex Software update • Biodex Balance System SD • Sportsware Software • Traction Machine
Ipad Portable computer that gives access to the internet and downloadable apps. USE: To improve education and understanding of injuries Athletic Training Students Injured Athletes Team Doctors Cost: $300.00
Cybex • Updated Software Program HUMAC NORM • Will help with rehabilitation by recognizing strengths weaknesses within an athlete. • Can record data to compare from past experiences and will help show improvement • Cost: • $500.00
Biodex Balance System SD • Allow for assessment of neuromuscular control. • Enhance kinesthetic abilities to help with impaired proprioceptive reflex mechanisms following injury • The Balance System SD will improve balance, increase agility and develop muscle tone • Includes a fall risk screening and conditioning program • Features 5 test protocols and 6 training modules Cost: about $4,500.00
SportsWare Software • Program to help record and keep track of data • Beneficial within the athletic training facility to allow for recording of treatments and injuries • Accessible anywhere • Medical records • Emergency contact information • Treatments • Rehabilitation programs • Easy to use • Cost: • $300.00
Traction Machine • The Triton DTS Traction System: a machine used to pull and hold traction to help with spine injuries • Will help to benefit patients with back and neck pain • Benefits both patient and athletic trainer • Prevent injury • Proper technique • Time • Cost: • $10,590.00
Conclusion • All will benefit not only the athlete but also the athletic trainer • Easy to use devices • Help to improve proper record keeping • Cost effective • Enhance educational purposes