Equipment & Software Project #2

By: Diandra Schonyers

Package ContainsBody BladesNordic Track Elite 12.0 EllipticalIntelect TranSport ComboTherabandsNintendo Wii

The purpose of the equipment in this package is to approach rehab in an interactive and diverse way. Incorporate tools are not typical for a physical

therapy facility.

Body BladesA 1.5lb flexible “blade” ranging from 2.5-5 feet

longWith a small amount of force and effort the blade

begins to flex back and forth providing resistancePatients will be able to keep track of their

progress as they move different levels of resistance and length of the blade

Cost: $347.70 Source: http://www.bodyblade.com

Why the Body Blade?

Unlike other rehab equipment, the risk of injury as a result of this product is very limitedAs effort increases, the blade moves faster,

therefore; the patient controls the exerciseThis control makes the risk of injury

significantly less Accidental injury as a result of dropping the

product is eliminated because it is light weight and easy to store

Nordic Track Elite 12.0 Elliptical

This front drive elliptical allows the patient to make longer strides and is more of a complete workoutThe longer strides engage different muscles

than the rear drive series ellipticalPurpose: Pre-session Warm-upCost: $1,299Source: http://www.nordictrack.com

Why Elite 12.0 Elliptical?

A stray from typical warm up equipmentTreadmills and stationary bikes are typically seen

in physical therapy facilities This equipment will bring variety to the facility

Involves muscles that would not normally be engaged with a treadmill or stationary bike

Incorporates the upper body in the warm-up processTotal body warm-up tool

Intelect TranSport Ultrasound and Electrosimulation ComboA portable modality used to assist with

speeding up the rehab process, decrease pain and retrain muscles (post surgically)

Cost: $2,931.45Intelect TranSport Combo, 5cm Soundhead, &

Battery PackSource: http://www.tartangroup.com

Why the Intelect Combo?This portable machine combines two different pieces

of equipment in oneCombines the pain reduction abilities of the

electrostimulation and the ability to increase blood flow to the site of injury and promote the healing process of the ultrasound

In addition to pain reduction and promotion of healing, the machine also has to ability to stimulate muscle contractionAssists with preventing the loss of muscle control

following a surgical procedure For example: the Russian electro-stim wave is used on

patients following ACL reconstructive surgery

TherabandsAn elastic band used to target specific areas

of the body for rehabilitationCost: 46.90

Price includes: 6 yards of 4 colors of thera band material Yellow: $10.68, Red: $11.26, Green: $12.05, and

Blue: $12.91

Source: http://www.protherapysupplies.com

Why Therabands?This equipment can target any injury in the

extremitiesCan be used in any way to add resistance to the

exercises performed by the patientCan be tied to a table, patient can hold the equipment,

physician can hold the band, etc.This tool also allows to take control of their own rehab

As the color of the band changes, the amount of resistance changes also The deeper the color, the more the resistance

Patient can track their rehab progress according to the progression through the bands

Nintendo Wii

A game console that uses motion controllers to physically involve you in the game

Purpose: Interactive rehabilitationCost: Cost: $350

Wii Console with Wii Fit Plus (Bundle), Wii Sports Resort Game and controller

Source: Gamestop, Target, Walmart, etc.

Why the Wii?

This game console allows the person or people playing to physically participate in the game

As a rehab tool, it strays from the normal, boring, and sometime tedious rehab process

Will make rehab fun and gain the interest of the current patients

Ex: the Canoeing game can be used as a upper body rehab exercise

Why the Wii cont.It will also attract a new clientele and

possibly open a new avenue for rehabilitationIf marketed correctly and if not too costly, the

company may be able to develop our own game or a series of games

Examples: Upper body rehab series and/or lower body rehab

series Injury specific series

ConclusionThis package of equipment will consolidate the

space that we have in the facilityIn addition it will increase the amount of interest

each patient has in their rehab process by:Incorporating interactive activitiesAllow the patient to take more control over their

rehabInvolve muscles that are not typically engaged with

usual warm-up equipmentThis package, if used correctly, will cause an

increase in patient cooperation, decrease in risk of injury and gain a new client base