Equipment and software for Physical Therapy Goal: To Improve Balance among clients and company By: Liz Young
* Prevention of Falls * Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation * Proprioception * Sports Enhancements * Maximize performance
* Bosu Ball * Stability Ball * Balance Board * Balance Pad * Web-PT This equipment will benefit the clients This software will benefit the company
What is it: An inflated rubber hemisphere attached to a rigid platform Use/Value: Balance and Strength Exercises Both upper and lower body work Purpose Gain better balance Build muscle strength
Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.) sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.) Cost: $ Trainer/dp/B002GF79QA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid= &sr=8-2&keywords=bosu+ball
What is it: Large Inflated rubber ballball diameter of 14 to 34 inches Use/Value: Balance exercises for the core Purpose Gain better balance Strengthen core
Where to buy: * Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.) * Sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority, etc.) Cost: $ Stability/dp/B000FH2W54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid= &sr=8-1&keywords=stability+ball
What is it: A lever similar to a see-saw user stands on Feet at opposite ends of board Use/Value: Balance work Leg strength
Purpose: Improve balance Strengthen leg and core muscles Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.) sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.) Cost: $ Board/dp/B00003G1U0/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting- goods&ie=UTF8&qid= &sr=1-2&keywords=balance+board
What is it: Thick foam mat Use/Value: balance and stabilization work Purpose: strengthen the ankle and leg muscles Improve balance
Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.) sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.) Cost: $ (depending on size) goods&ie=UTF8&qid= &sr=1-1&keywords=balance+pad
What is it: computer software to help manage: Billing Scheduling Client documentation Use/Value: manage physical therapy office
Purpose: help keep therapists and data organized Where to buy: Cost: starts at $49 per month per therapist