wellness programs for physical therapy facilities
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Presented by Billy Goodwin For Interested and Practicing Physical Therapists and their Businesses. Wellness Programs for Physical Therapy Facilities. Who benefits from Physical Therapy? Important for the elderly Aids post-injury rehabilitation. For Physical Therapy. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY FACILITIES
Presented by Billy Goodwin For Interested and Practicing Physical Therapists and their Businesses
FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY Who benefits from Physical Therapy?
Important for the elderly Aids post-injury rehabilitation
RATIONALE FOR CREATING A WELLNESS PROGRAM
Why host a Wellness Program?
Help clientele that are 65+
Establish a good relationship with clients
Can boost reputation of facility
Can aid the community
GOALS FOR ESTABLISHING A WELLNESS PROGRAM
For use at Physical Therapy facilities
Could involve previous patients
Instills better lifestyle habits
Helps clients strength train
HOW TO CREATE A WELLNESS PROGRAM Tools that could potentially be used:
WebPT Cybex Machine w/ Plates Versa Discs Weighted Balls UBE Machine
WEB PT Software program for PTs Helps document progress More efficient than regular pen-and-
paper Helps PTs track a client’s gains
WEB PT Description: Online program for use by
Physical Therapists Purpose: Aid clients by recording data Cost: $49/month Where to Buy: webpt.com
CYBEX MACHINE W/ PLATES Strength training equipment Multi-purpose tool for different
activities Bench press, squats, calf raises, etc.
CYBEX MACHINE W/ PLATES Description: Machine uses barbell with
safety and support Purpose: Strength training, including
legs, chest, shoulders, etc. Cost: $999.99 (plates dependent on
weight) Where to Buy: exfitnesssales.com
VERSA DISCS Improve balance Enhance coordination Good for dexterity
VERSA DISCS Description: Two discs, made of
inflatable rubber and plastic material Purpose: Improve balance,
coordination, and improve leg and ankle stability
Cost: $22.95 Where to Buy: power-systems.com
WEIGHTED BALLS Good for ball tosses To be used in different exercises, with
the Versa Discs Improves proprioception and motor
coordination
WEIGHTED BALLS Description: Rubber balls, loaded with
extra weight, filled with air Purpose: Improve functionality, allows
client to work dynamically Cost: $15.77 Where to Buy: walmart.com
UBE MACHINE Trains upper body Useable by any person, regardless of
age Resistance changes can strengthen
shoulders
UBE MACHINE Description: Has the physical
appearance of a bicycle, is essentially a bicycle for the arms.
Purpose: Useful Upper Body ergometer, is sensitive to those with previous upper body impairments.
Cost: $3,558.00 Where to Buy: bayoufitness.com
SO WHY INVEST IN A WELLNESS PROGRAM?
Helps establish a solid reputation Enhances the Physical Therapy facility Offers different program for patients Good follow-up program for discharged
patients Helps prevent further injuries