Occupational Therapy

Software/ Equipment PackageChris Cannizzaro

What is Occupational Therapy ?

Use of treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical or mental developmental condition.

Helps people achieve independence. Gives people who have disabilities confidence

and a higher self esteem.

Goal To offer people who are not capable of doing

certain tasks on their own the the ability to achieve those tasks physically and mentally.

To give them certain equipment to help make them stronger and do occupational tasks more efficiently

7 Piece Complete Hand Evaluation Set

.Description: This hand evaluation set is perfect for Testing hand strength.

. Purpose: To determine if you need to strengthen your hands which will make certain tasks at home easier

. Use/ Value: To test hand strength for people in occupational therapy. A lot of equipment for a great value!

7 Piece Hand Evaluation Set

Where to buy it: http://prohealthcareproducts.com/occupational-therapy-strength-testing-devices-c-92_220

Cost: $406.70

Active Passive Trainer

Description: Used to recover from an injury and rebuild muscle

Purpose: to create custom exercise programs that can adapt to specific needs of the patient

Use/Value: Active Passive Trainers can speed recovery and help build muscle more efficiently. Used everyday in occupational therapy settings

Active Passive Trainer Cost: $2,500 Where to buy it:

http://www.apt-trainers.com/APT-Active-Passive-Trainers_c6.htm

Guardian Bath Transfer Bench with Back

Description: Chair that helps people get in and out of the shower

Purpose: to ensure the safety of people and prevent falling and getting injured

Use/ Value: Used to help older, injured, or people with disabilities get in and out of the shower. Will make patients more comfortable in the shower.

Guardian Bath Transfer Bench with Back

Cost: $76.00Where to buy it:

http://www.medicalproductsdirect.com/gubatrbewiba.html

Baseline Shorting Bin Description: Adjustable Shelf and Short BinPurpose: allows patients to stimulate tasks. such

as organization, lifting objects, and occupational movement.

Use/Value: Improves muscle growth, strength, and organization skills. Gives patients the confidence to complete different tasks on their own at their home.

Baseline Shorting Bin Cost: $548.53 Where to buy it:

http://www.quickmedical.com/fabrication-enterprises-baseline-height-adjustable-shelves.html

Portable Mirror With Weight Rack

Description: The Mirror weight rack is perfect to help patients do their exercises correctly

Purpose: The weights are for patients looking to strengthen their arms or legs.

Use/Value: Used to help patients get stronger and be able to get through tasks on their own. You can use these weights standing up or sitting down, depending on the exercise. You will use this everyday in occupational therapy.

Portable Mirror With Weight Rack

Cost: $639.00Where to buy it:

http://www.medicalproductsdirect.com/phtheqpomiwi.html?utm_source=thefind&utm_medium=cse

Cost! . 7 Piece Complete Hand Evaluation Set: $406.70 . Active Passive Trainer: $2,500 . Guardian Bath Transfer Bench with Back: $76.00. Baseline Shorting Bin: $548.53 . Portable Mirror With Weight Rack: $639.00 = $4,170.23

ConclusionOccupational Therapy gives patients the opportunity to

complete tasks that they couldn’t complete before therapy

This profession is getting bigger every year and they strive to find more research on how to help their patients

All of this equipment will help a patient adapt to the environment in a more efficient way

Physical therapist and Occupational therapist sometimes work together and use the same equipment but they are still extremely different professions.