Cardiac Rehabilitatio

nEquipment/Software

Package

Mike Bohrer

Goal To provide a wellness center with the

fundamental equipment and software necessary for cardiac rehabilitation

Treadmill Landice L7

Rehabilitation Treadmill

Indoor device for walking or running in place

Purpose: To allow patients to get a cardio workout indoors at an appropriate pace

Treadmill (continued) Use/Value: Specifically designed for

rehabilitation(Equipped with medical handrails and a Shock Absorption System)

Cost: $3,995

http://www.landice.com/commercial-fitness/l7-rehabilitation-treadmill/explore

Exercise Bike NordicTrack GX 4.5

Recumbent Exercise Bike

Indoor stationary bicycle

Purpose: Alternative to the treadmill. Patients can get a cardio workout from a seated position

Exercise Bike (Continued) Use/Value: Safer than biking outdoors

and can be used anytime. Seated cardio may be more effective for older or unstable patients

Cost: $499

http://www.nordictrack.com/fitness/en/NordicTrack/ExerciseBikes/gx-45

Blood Pressure Monitor Omron 3 Series Wrist

Monitor

Blood pressure and pulse monitor

Purpose: To check for irregular blood pressure which is a risk for health problems

BP Monitor (continued) Use/Value: Checking blood pressure

before activity for irregularities will ensure that patients can exercise safely

Cost: $59.99

http://omronhealthcare.com/products/3-series-wrist

Heart Rate Monitor Polar H7 Heart Rate

Sensor

Chest strap that measures the rate and regularity of heartbeats

Purpose: To monitor a patient’s heart rate continuously during exercise

HR Monitor (continued) Use/Value: Tracks a patient’s heart rate

and wirelessly sends the information to an Apple mobile device through Bluetooth

Cost: $79.95

http://www.polar.com/us-en/products/accessories/H7_heart_rate_sensor

Fitness Software Application

Nike+

Mobile application that displays heart rate information collected from Polar H7 Heart Rate Sensor

Purpose: Makes heart rate information viewable

Software (continued) Use/Value: Patients’ heart rate information

can be viewed on a portable Apple device

Cost: FREE

http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus

Tablet Computer Apple iPad Mini

16GB

Portable tablet computer

Purpose: To run Nike+ application

Tablet (continued) Use/Value: The specialist can run the

Nike+ application and view patients’ heart rate information from anywhere in the room

Cost: $329

http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/overview

Conclusion Total cost: $4962.94

This is a basic, cost-effective package for a cardiac rehabilitation center where a staff of specialists may rehabilitate patients safely, effectively, and efficiently.

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