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Physical Therapy
Equipment and
Software
BY: MATT SULLIVAN
NordicTrack Commercial 1750
Treadmill
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Cost: $1499.00
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Purpose: The purpose of buying this treadmill would be to put
together the most innovative rehab exercises that involve a
treadmill.
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Where to buy it: www.nordictrack.com
Why the NordicTrack Commercial
1750?
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Most advanced deck cushioning to protect user’s joints
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Both incline and decline settings
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Heart rate monitor
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400lb weight capacity
Innervations Pacer Performance
System
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Cost: $1500
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Purpose: State of the art technology which would be perfect for
rehabbing athletes of all ages.
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Where to buy it: http://www.innervations.com/products/pacerperformance-system/
Why the Pacer Performance
System?
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Can save past runs as “pacers”
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Tracks step rate, length, and power
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Ideal for patients who are athletes so they can track their
performance and improvement
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Can constantly update software
Virtual Runner Software
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Cost: $9.99
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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
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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?
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Very Inexpensive
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Great motivational tool
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Helps patients to have fun, raises morale
LG-7500 Electronic Muscle
Stimulator
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Cost: $59.99
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Purpose: Proven way to treat muscle injuries and rehab them. Would
be great for the client after they are done their treadmill exercises.
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Where to buy it:
http://www.lgmedsupply.com/tenz500.html?gclid=CI_h9evBg7oCF
Qie4AodRTkAbQ
Why the LG-7500
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Great for strengthening of joints and injured muscles
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Great for pain relief
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Self-controlled intensity and pulse width
Spectra 360 Electrode Gel
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Cost: $50.99 per box (12 8oz tubes per box)
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Purpose: Necessary for electric muscle stimulator. Helps to detect
electric activity under skin.
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Where to buy it: http://www.alimed.com/electrode-gel-spectra360.html
Why Spectra 360 Electrode Gel
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It is a necessary accessory for the electronic muscle stimulator
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Hypoallergenic
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It is the most used of all the brands of electrode gels