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Equipment/Software Project #2

Equipment/Software Project #2. Kaitlin Schullstrom. Balance Pad Ankle Brace ROM Walker/Boot Whirlpool Mavenline Software. Equipment and Software for Ankle Rehabilitation.

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Equipment/Software Project #2

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  1. Equipment/Software Project #2 Kaitlin Schullstrom

  2. Balance Pad • Ankle Brace • ROM Walker/Boot • Whirlpool • Mavenline Software Equipment and Software for Ankle Rehabilitation

  3. The goal of this equipment is to get someone back on both feet after an ankle injury by rehabilitating with this equipment and protecting the ankle from another injury Goal

  4. Allows you practice balancing on a bad ankle to regain stability • Use: Improves coordination, athletic skills and posture • Good for strengthening the injured part of the ankle • Where to Buy: Sports Tek • Cost: $90 each Airex Balance Pad

  5. Purpose is to protect and give support to the ankle during daily activities • Use/Value: worn inside the shoe and provides support to increase stability, while still allowing the athlete to participate in activity • Where to buy: Dicks Sporting Goods • Cost: $39.99 Ankle Brace

  6. Allows injured person to walk without limping and pain. • Use/Value: Increase stability, decrease inflammation, decrease pain while walking, allow for restoration of ankle joint function • Where to buy: The Brace Shop • Cost: $178.99 ROM Walker/Boot

  7. Generate air bubbles and water from pumps placed at strategic points allowing the flow of air and water to massage specific areas of the body (can be hot or cold) • Use/Value: helps remove lactic acid, reduces swelling and improves recovery time • Ideal for improving circulation for range of motion exercises • Where to Buy: Coldtub.com • Cost:$1,000-$4,000 Whirlpool

  8. Goes through a “point and click” assessment for the client (no writing/typing) • Automatically documents everything about the patients visit • Use/Value: Automatically suggests and generates exercises for the patient based on the assessment • Where to buy: Mavenlive.com • Cost:Free Mavenline Software

  9. $1,308 Total Cost of Equipment/Software

  10. With the use of all of this equipment/software as a physical therapist you will be able to help the injured patient to be back on their feet in not time and injury free. Having the proper equipment will only make recovery time less. Conclusion

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