Physical TherapyAshley DeMarco

“bettering the office”

The Problem

• Create better work environment

• Make rehabilitation programs easier to follow

• Create easier at home rehabilitation programs

The Software• VHI PC-Kits Software

• Available on the alimed website• www.alimed.com

Design of software• Designed to create individual home exercises programs

• Allows to print out exercise programs for patients to take home

• Programs can be saved and later modified as the patient progresses

• Has a database of all the most appropriate exercises

Low Price of: $150.75

Second Software• Coincides with the first piece of software

• Can be purchases on same website

• Can be chosen from a list of different software modules• Determined by types of exercises/patients in office• Must purchase at least one to have first software function

Different modules • Orthopedic Exercise & Rehab• Stretching Exercises• Closed Chain Exercises• Strength Training• Body Mechanics

Equipment• Laptop capable of conducting software

• Laser Printer

• Set of REP bands

• Rotating Weight Rack

• Vinyl Coated Dumbbells

Asus Laptop• ASUS Model: X555LA-SI50203H

• Notebook: 15.6” display

• Windows 8

• 6 GB Memory, 1TB hard drive

• Price at Best Buy: $435.95

• Has enough memory/storage to hold the software and modules

• Is more portable than a PC

Why purchase it?

Epson: Wireless Printer• Epson - WorkForce WF-2650

• Wireless All-In-One Printer – Black

• Best Buy: $69.99

• Fax/Prints/Copies/

Scans

• Can be placed anywhere in the office

• Can print the rehab programs, and fax them to patients

• Won’t break the budget

WHY?

REP Bands• 5 different colors

• Colors determine level

• For multi-functional exercise use

• No powder, no odor

• Non-slip, non-latex

• Can be cut and given to patient for at-home exercises

• Convenient for resistance exercise

• Price: $462.00

• Medical Device Depot

Dumbbells• Consists of 1lb through 10lb weights

• Each weight is a different color

• Can be used to help endurance exercises

• Can be used to strength weakened muscles

• No-slip, easy grip vinyl coating

• Price: $157.00

• Set of 10• Medical Device Depot

Rotating Weight Rack• Rotates 360◦ for easy access

• Built-in REP band dispenser

• Hooks for 20 dumbbells

• Holds all of the other equipment mentioned previously

• Keeps work area organized and clean

• Price: $499.00

• Medical Device Depot

Closing…• This software can create easier workout programs, and an easier way for a patient

to remember their workouts.

• The equipment helps for a safer, more organized work environment for both the patient and the Physical Therapist.

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