Transcript Equipment/Software Project #2

Equipment/Software
Project #2
Kaitlin Schullstrom
Balance Pad
 Ankle Brace
 ROM Walker/Boot
 Whirlpool
 Mavenline Software
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Equipment and Software for
Ankle Rehabilitation
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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Whirlpool
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
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Mavenline Software
$1,308
Total Cost of
Equipment/Software
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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