FOR THOSE FOLLOWING KNEE INJURY/ SURGERY ALLIE ABRAHAM PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:

GOAL To obtain software and equipment that will aid in rehabbing those who have had some type of knee injury or surgery done. (ACL, Meniscus tear, Total knee) To get these patients back on their feet in an efficient manner while making sure they have restored there ROM and are pain free.

MEDI-GRAPH

PURPOSE Great way to stay organized Features include; documentation, billing, patient scheduling, gait screening, appointment reminders and scheduling Staff doesn’t have to worry about hand writing appointments, worrying about billing or cancelations from patients. It can be done by a click of a mouse. Average monthly cost: $ (includes billing software) Purchase: Therapy-Software-Products/ Therapy-Software-Products/

LIFECORE FITNESS BIKE

PURPOSE To move the knee joint and increase knee flexion. Since after surgery most patients are scared to bend their bend and get it moving. Avoid crunching, clicking of the knee that a stair stepper might provide. Regain full muscle strength to the joint surrounding the knee. Cost: $1, Purchase: recumbent-bikes recumbent-bikes

PARALLEL BARS

PURPOSE Parallel bars are used to help people regain their strength, balance, range of motion, and independence Parallel bars would be perfect for knee patients because it is aiding them to be able to get function back in their knee before they move to a less independent program such as using a cane Aids in helping with balance and allows PT assistance when needed Cost: $1, Purchase: equipment/parallel-bars-mounted html equipment/parallel-bars-mounted html

ULTRASOUND

PURPOSE It has been shown to cause increases in tissue relaxation, local blood flow, and scar tissue breakdown Reduce swelling and inflammation after doing rehab Produces a warm feeling to the skin, so it “feels good” to the patient After having knee injury/surgery you want to promote these things Cost: $2, Purchase: therapyhttp:// therapy

CUFF WEIGHT /BANDS AND DUMBBELL RACK

PURPOSE Helps to increase the range of knee flexion available at the joint. It is designed for the early stages of rehabilitation after a knee injury or surgery. Allows patients to increase resistance through their rehab process. Keeps weights and cuffs organized so they aren’t misplaced or thrown around throughout the day. Price: $ Purchase: ProductDetail&key=070_ ProductDetail&key=070_

TOTAL COST MediGraph $227 LifeCore Fitness Bike $1, Paralell Bars $1, Ultrasound Machine $2, Weight/cuff rack $ Total cost = 5, …

OUTCOME Being able to walk without pain or discomfort? PRICELESS