Injury RecoveryBy: Dakota Oeskovic

0Help athletes get back on their feet after an injury.0Make recovery time quicker and safer.

Goal

Recumbent Bicycle

0 Recumbent bikes are bikes that have an inclined seat so the riders weight takes up a larger area. Great for rehab.

0 The purpose of this equipment is to help with leg injuries and rotate the leg as much as possible while in a comfortable position.

0 The use of this can be for leg injuries, meniscus surgeries, ACL surgeries and many more.

0 Places to buy: Wal-Mart0 Price: $139.00

Whirlpool

0 The whirlpool is a tub that is filled with ice and water for athletes to sit in.

0 The purpose of the whirlpool is to ice sore muscles to the extreme that are over trained or inflamed from a workout, injury, or surgery.

0 The use of this machine is by anyone with sore, achy muscles that need a higher treatment than ice.

0 Places to buy: Website- http://www.a3bs.com/Whitehall-S-Series-Sports-Whirlpools-110-Gallons-W47643,p_863_918_926_5494.html

0 Price: $4,496.00

Electronic Stimulation Therapy

0 Electric stim is the use of electrical energy for medical use.

0 The purpose of stim is to improve range of joint movement, strength, motor control, and tissue repair.

0 Electrotherapy is used for relaxation of muscle spasms, muscle rehabilitation, and management of chronic pain.

0 Places to buy: Website- http://www.lgmedsupply.com/lgelteunandm.html

0 Price: $599.99

Trampolines / Rebounders

0 Trampolines and rebounders are great ways to rehab all parts of the body.

0 The purpose of them are to work on coordination, balance, and muscle strength.

0 The use of these objects are to throw a small medicine ball against them, usually standing on one foot to work on balance.

0 Places to buy: Website- http://www.a3bs.com/Adjustable-Rectangular-Rebounder-with-Medicine-Ball-Set-W40185,p_863_918_934_22556.html

0 Price: $572.00

Exercise Bands

0 Exercise bands are a great way to stretch and strengthen any muscle.

0 The purpose of them are to rehab muscles, improve full range of motion, and strengthen.

0 The use of exercise bands can be by anyone, and the different difficulties help for muscle and rehab improvement.

0 Places to buy: Dick’s Sporting Goods0 Price: $19.99

Conclusion

0Rehab is very important after an injury or surgery.0These equipments and software will help make

recovery time much more easier, safer, and quicker.0Athletes want to get back on the playing field as soon

as possible, so let’s make it happen!

Resources0 http://

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www.a3bs.com/Whitehall-S-Series-Sports-Whirlpools-110-Gallons-W47643,p_863_918_926_5494.html

0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrotherapy

0 http://www.lgmedsupply.com/lgelteunandm.html0 http://

www.a3bs.com/Adjustable-Rectangular-Rebounder-with-Medicine-Ball-Set-W40185,p_863_918_934_22556.html