1. Equipment/Software Project #2 Kaitlin Schullstrom

2. Equipment and Software for Ankle Rehabilitation Balance Pad Ankle Brace ROM Walker/Boot Whirlpool Mavenline Software

3. Goal 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

4. Airex Balance Pad 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

5. Ankle Brace 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

6. ROM Walker/Boot 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

7. Whirlpool  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

8. Mavenline Software  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

9. Total Cost of Equipment/Software $1,308

10. Conclusion 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.