Equipment/Software Equipment/Software Project #2Project #2

Kaitlin Schullstrom

Equipment and Software for Equipment and Software for Ankle RehabilitationAnkle Rehabilitation

Balance PadAnkle BraceROM Walker/BootWhirlpoolMavenline Software

Goal Goal

The goal of this equipment is to get someone back on both feet after an ankle injury by rehabilitating with this equipment and protecting the ankle from another injury

Airex Balance PadAirex Balance Pad

Allows you practice balancing on a bad ankle to regain stability

Use: Improves coordination, athletic skills and posture

Good for strengthening the injured part of the ankle

Where to Buy: Sports TekCost: $90 each

Ankle BraceAnkle Brace

Purpose is to protect and give support to the ankle during daily activities

Use/Value: worn inside the shoe and provides support to increase stability, while still allowing the athlete to participate in activity

Where to buy: Dicks Sporting GoodsCost: $39.99

ROM Walker/BootROM Walker/Boot

Allows injured person to walk without limping and pain.

Use/Value: Increase stability, decrease inflammation, decrease pain while walking, allow for restoration of ankle joint function

Where to buy: The Brace ShopCost: $178.99

WhirlpoolWhirlpool

Generate air bubbles and water from pumps placed at strategic points allowing the flow of air and water to massage specific areas of the body (can be hot or cold)

Use/Value: helps remove lactic acid, reduces swelling and improves recovery time

Ideal for improving circulation for range of motion exercises

Where to Buy: Coldtub.com Cost:$1,000-$4,000

Mavenline SoftwareMavenline Software

Goes through a “point and click” assessment for the client (no writing/typing)

Automatically documents everything about the patients visit

Use/Value: Automatically suggests and generates exercises for the patient based on the assessment

Where to buy: Mavenlive.com Cost:Free

Total Cost of Total Cost of Equipment/SoftwareEquipment/Software

$1,308

ConclusionConclusion

With the use of all of this equipment/software as a physical therapist you will be able to help the injured patient to be back on their feet in not time and injury free. Having the proper equipment will only make recovery time less.