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Essential Programs and Equipment for a Occupational Therapy Site
By: Michael Raletz
Occupational Therapy is the rehabilitation to clients who are unable to participate in normal life activities, and to rehabilitate them back to normal living
These Next Programs/Software are to be used in a Occupational Therapy setting to aid in the rehabilitation process
Occupational Therapy Goal
ImPACThttp://www.impacttest.com
ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing)
Concussion assessment program Used to evaluate concussion, as well as
determine current brain function Completely necessary in determining
return to play decisions
ImPACT$350-$750 a year depending on usage
TENS Unithttp://www.tensunits.com
TENS-Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Sends stimulus pulses along the nerve to help regain feeling and use in muscles
Increases muscle endurance and strength
Also help to relieve pain, increase blood flow to muscles
TENS Unit$40-$100
Tilt Tablehttp://www.rehaboutlet.com/tilt_tables.htm
Allows patient with trouble standing or balancing to be fully upright
Straps allow patient to have full control of extremities for treatment activities
Locks allow for a stable environment Allows for 0 degrees to 90 degrees of
motion
Tilt Table$2,183-$3,328
The Campbell Canehttp://www.campbellcanes.com
Helps to keep patients who need a walking aid, walking up right
Puts less pressure on hand and shoulder Uses the triceps muscle to apply force,
eliminating shoulder pain To be prescribed to patients in need
The Campbell Cane$50-$150
Hand Dynomometer http://www.thehumansolution.com/hand-dynamometers.html
Device used to measure grip strength Help to evaluate current grip strength as
well as determine progress in rehab process
Hand Dynomometer $200-$800
In Conclusion, Occupational Therapy is about getting people back to their daily living activities
All of the products in the previous slide are necessary tools to aid and assess in the rehab process in order for our patients to regain a normal life.
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