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STRENGTH TRAINING
Equipment and software for Physical Therapy
Goal: Improve Strength among Clients and Company
By: Liz Young
THE IMPORTANCE OF STRENGTH TRAINING
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Overall Health Benefits
Sports Enhancements
Maximize performance
Proprioception and Prevention of Falls
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE
Medicine Balls Dumbbells Resistance bands Kettle bells
This equipment will benefit the clientsThe software will benefit the company
MEDICINE BALLS
What is it: a weighted ball
Use/Value: Rehabilitation 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: $ 25-45
DUMBBELLSWhat is it: Type of free weight
Use/Value: Rehabilitation and Strength Exercises
Total body work
Purpose Build muscle strength Tone muscles
Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.) sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.) Retail stores (Wal-Mart, target, etc.)
Cost: $ 1-150 (depending on size)
RESISTANCE BANDSWhat is it: Rubber tubingComes in different shapes
Use/Value: Rehabilitation and Strength Exercises
Total body work
Purpose Tone muscles Stabilizes and strengthens muscles stretching
Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.) sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.)
Cost: $ 10-40 (depending on size and shape)
KETTLE BELLSWhat is it: Weighted ball with handle
Use/Value: Rehabilitation and Strength Exercises
Total body work
Purpose strengthens and tones muscles
Where to buy: Online (Amazon, e-bay, etc.) sports stores (Dicks, Sports authority etc.)
Cost: $ 25-100 (depending on weight)
TASK CLEAR SOFTWARE
What is it: computer software to help organize: Data Scheduling Client documentation
Use/Value: manage and organize physical therapy office
Purpose: help keep therapists and data organized
Where to get the program: http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/09/windows/
business/taskclear-free-organization-software-for-small-business.html
Cost: FREE for small businesses
Useful Rehabilitation Equipment