Nutrition and FitnessEquipment and software

By:Tyrell Thomas

Essential and Vital Equipment and Software for a Physical Therapist

Tread Mill Blood Pressure Cuff Elliptical ProTrack 2008 Fitness Software MyVolo Fitness Business Tracker

Treadmill Exercise machine with a continuous

moving belt on which people walk or jog

Used as a daily work out aid Can control time and speed Will help rehab various injuries

• Hamstring • Calf muscles • Shin splints

Treadmill Contin. Purchase at

• Online fitness distributors • Walmart • Department Stores

Cost• $100-$2,000 depending on need, quality,

and size

Blood Pressure Cuff Machine used to monitor and

observe a patients blood pressure and heart rate

Help monitor certain patients after a work out or training

Aid in tracking recovery of critical patients

Blood Pressure Cuff Contin. Purchase at

• Komfort and Kare Home Medical and Mobility

• Pharmacies CVS Walgreens

Cost• $30-$60

Elliptical Equipment designed to simulate

motion walking, running, and stair climbing

Reduce joint pressure Help rehab joint injuries Control work out by managing

resistance

Elliptical Contin. Purchase at

• Dicks Sporting Goods• Sears

Cost• $200-$1,000

ProTrack 2008 Allows an unlimited number of users

to track their individual fitness and offers hundreds of exercises to perform at the gym

Can use in office as a way for patient to get involved in monitoring their own rehabilitation and gives them examples of home activity

Patients log information after each visit

ProTrack 2008 Contin. Purchase at

• Online at http://fitness-software-

review.toptenreviews.com/protrack-review.html Cost

$29.95 per software

Needs to run on updated computer/laptop

MyVolo Fitness Online scheduling, billing, and

business management software Use in office to keep track of patients

information and other office needs Check-in and session tracking Online bill pay

MyVolo Fitness Contin. Purchase at

• Myvolo.com Cost

• Free demo to start • $159 per month

Needs to run on updated computer/laptop

Works Cited http://

fitness-software-review.toptenreviews.com/protrack-review.html

http://www.myvolo.com/