equipment and software project: physical therapy by: kaitlin schullstrom
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EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE PROJECT:PHYSICAL THERAPYBy: Kaitlin Schullstrom
GOAL
Help physical therapist to accomplish the necessary treatments to reduce
symptoms and maximize the function of all patients to overcome injury/illness
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE USED IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
Treatment Table Electrical Stimulation
Therapeutic Ultrasound Thera-Bands
Sports Information Technology Software
Treatment Table
Description: A strong table that has a weight
capacity of 500 lbs. Used for patients to sit/lay on to receive treatment by
physical therapists. Cost: $299
Treatment Table Cont.
Source: Source 1 Medical Use/Value: necessary for
patients to be comfortable when they are receiving treatments; also used for patients to be evaluated by physical therapists/professionals
Electronic Stimulation
Description: Used on patients after injury or surgery. Electrical currents are used to create muscle contraction, to increase strength and prevent atrophy, through nerve or muscle stimulation
Electric Stimulation Cont.
Cost: $2,145 Source: Banner Therapy
Products Use/Value: very important
for patients who went through an injury/surgery to use electronic stimulation so their muscles do not atrophy by causing them to contract (strengthening)
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Description: Alternates compression and rarefaction of sound waves with a frequency of >20,000 cycles per second
Cost: $1,489
Therapeutic Ultrasound Cont. Source: Banner Therapy Products Use/Value: physical stimulation is used to enhance the cell-
repair effects of the inflammatory response
Thera-Bands
Description: Used as tools for rehabilitating and restoring muscle joint functions; each color is a different resistance
Cost: $9.30 for 6 yards Source: Hygenic
(manufacturer)
Thera-Bands Cont. Use/Value: used for patients, athletes, others who are
looking to improve their strength, balance, and flexibility
Sports Information Technology Software
Description: This data management system is used for patients’ scheduling, payments, injury reports, etc.
Cost: Free Download Source: http://www.sports-
it.com/
Sports Information Technology Software
This program can be used by Physical Therapists and other health professions to keep track of their patients/athletes’ scheduling, payments, progress, what they have done, and what they should do in their next session