1. Proposal for Physical Therapy Equipment Alexis Williams

2.  Gives clients more options for rehab  Helps promote speedy recovery  New technologies increase strength and reduce pain  Machines necessary for full rehabilitation Why do we need new equipment?

3.  Measures upper body strength  Aids in shoulder rehab  Helps muscle endurance of shoulders  Seat can be removed for wheelchair accessibility  Easy to use, essentially a bicycle for the upper body Upper Body Ergometer

4. Cost: $2,199 Fitness Superstore Found at: http://www.fitnesssuperstore.com/Magnum-UB300-Ergometer- p/magub300.htm?gclid=CL3_wL7_h70CFYuXOgod-nMAdw Upper Body Ergometer

5. Treadmill  Adjustable cardio for elderly/injured clients  Useful for clients young and old  Strengthening programs for lower body  Promotes range of motion in clients

6.  Cost: $599.99 at Sears  Found at: http://www.sears.com/proform-590-t/p- 00648115000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=00648115000 &kispla=00648115000P Treadmill

7.  Simply place pads on client and turn machine on  Important for reeducation of muscles  Promotes muscle growth  Prevents muscle atrophy Electronic Muscle Stimulator

8.  Cost: $59.99 at LGMedSupply  Found at: http://www.lgmedsupply.com/tenz500.html?gclid=COiVo9nbi 70CFS1p7Aodcm8AyQ Electronic Muscle Stimulator

9.  Software helps create exercises for clients  Includes print-outs of exercises for “graduating” clients  Simple interface, easy to learn software  Has over 3600 exercises! Exercise Pro – Version 6

10.  Cost: $499  Found at: http://www.bioexsystems.com/exercise-pro.aspx Exercise Pro – Version 6

11.  Decreases inflammation and swelling  Promote increased range of motion  Helpful for ankle and knee injuries  Use hot and cold water depending on type of injury Whirlpool

12. Cost: $4,420.85 Wisdom King Found at: http://www.wisdomking.com/product/whitehall- sports-whirlpool-7 Whirlpool

13.  $2,199 (Ergometer)  $599.99 (Treadmill)  $59.99 (Stimulator)  $499.99 (Exercise Pro software)  $4,420.85 (Whirlpool) Total Cost: $7,779.82 Total Cost of Proposed Equipment

14.  Lower body injuries occur very often, whether it be athletes or the elderly  Having up-to-date equipment that is lower body specific is imperative to successful clients  Making sure some upper body equipment is available is also significant and the ergometer fulfills this need  The expenses put out will last years and years and create a technology-forward reputation among clients and physicians Conclusion