Equipment and software for Physical Therapy

Goal: To Improve Balance among clients and company

*The Power of Balance

By: Liz Young

*The Importance of Balance Work

*Prevention of Falls

*Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

*Proprioception

*Sports Enhancements

*Maximize performance

*Equipment/Software

*Bosu Ball

*Stability Ball

*Balance Board

*Balance Pad

*Web-PT

This equipment will benefit the clients

This software will benefit the company

Bosu Ball

What is it: An inflated rubber hemisphere

attached to a rigid platform

Use/Value: Balance and Strength Exercises

Both upper and lower body work

Purpose

Gain better balance

Build muscle strength

Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.)

Cost: $ 50-85

http://www.amazon.com/Bosu-Sport-55-Balance-Trainer/dp/B002GF79QA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362426036&sr=8-2&keywords=bosu+ball

*Stability Balls

What is it: Large Inflated rubber ballball diameter of 14 to 34 inches

Use/Value: Balance exercises for the core

PurposeGain better balanceStrengthen core

Where to buy:

*Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)

*Sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority, etc.)

Cost: $ 10-35

http://www.amazon.com/TKO-Anti-Burst-Fitness-Stability/dp/B000FH2W54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362426098&sr=8-1&keywords=stability+ball

*Balance Board

What is it: A lever similar to a see-saw user stands on Feet at opposite ends of board

Use/Value: Balance workLeg strength

Purpose:Improve balanceStrengthen leg and core muscles

Where to buy:Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority

etc.)

Cost:$45-95

http://www.amazon.com/Carrom-510-01-Balance-Board/dp/B00003G1U0/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1362426132&sr=1-2&keywords=balance+board

*Balance Pad

What is it: Thick foam mat

Use/Value: balance and stabilization work

Purpose:strengthen the ankle and leg musclesImprove balance

Where to buy:Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.)sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority

etc.)

Cost:$25-100 (depending on size)

http://www.amazon.com/SPRI-AR-BB-AIREX-Balance-Pad/dp/B0000AJ09L/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1362426163&sr=1-1&keywords=balance+pad

*Web-PT Software

What is it: computer software to help manage:BillingSchedulingClient documentation

Use/Value: manage physical therapy office

Purpose: help keep therapists and data organized

Where to buy:

http://www.webpt.com/why-webpt

Cost: starts at $49 per month per therapist

The key to Success is

BALANCE