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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/pacerperformance-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=b1aa
7d064bc1f0ec9fd3eda9172fe416&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_h9evBg7oCF
Qie4AodRTkAbQ
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-spectra360.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