F O R T H O S E F O L L O W I N G K N E E I N J U RY / S U R G E RYA L L I E A B R A H A M

PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:

GOAL

• To obtain software and equipment that will aid in rehabbing those who have had some type of knee injury or surgery done. (ACL, Meniscus tear, Total knee)

• To get these patients back on their feet in an efficient manner while making sure they have restored there ROM and are pain free.

MEDI-GRAPH

PURPOSE

• Great way to stay organized• Features include; documentation, billing, patient

scheduling, gait screening, appointment reminders and scheduling• Staff doesn’t have to worry about hand writing

appointments, worrying about billing or cancelations from patients. It can be done by a click of a mouse.• Average monthly cost: $227.50 (includes billing

software)• Purchase:

http://www.medigraphsoftware.com/Physical-Therapy-Software-Products/

LIFECORE FITNESS BIKE

PURPOSE

• To move the knee joint and increase knee flexion. Since after surgery most patients are scared to bend their bend and get it moving. • Avoid crunching, clicking of the knee that a stair

stepper might provide.• Regain full muscle strength to the joint

surrounding the knee.• Cost: $1,399.00• Purchase:

https://lifecorefitness.com/products/950rbs-recumbent-bikes

PARALLEL BARS

PURPOSE

• Parallel bars are used to help people regain their strength, balance, range of motion, and independence

• Parallel bars would be perfect for knee patients because it is aiding them to be able to get function back in their knee before they move to a less independent program such as using a cane

• Aids in helping with balance and allows PT assistance when needed

• Cost: $1,064.00• Purchase:

http://www.quickmedical.com/clinton/physical-therapy-equipment/parallel-bars-mounted-3-2007.html

ULTRASOUND

PURPOSE

• It has been shown to cause increases in tissue relaxation, local blood flow, and scar tissue breakdown

• Reduce swelling and inflammation after doing rehab• Produces a warm feeling to the skin, so it “feels

good” to the patient• After having knee injury/surgery you want to

promote these things• Cost: $2,097.00• Purchase:

http://www.activeforever.com/ultrasound-therapy

CUFF WEIGHT /BANDS AND DUMBBELL RACK

PURPOSE

• Helps to increase the range of knee flexion available at the joint.

• It is designed for the early stages of rehabilitation after a knee injury or surgery.

• Allows patients to increase resistance through their rehab process.

• Keeps weights and cuffs organized so they aren’t misplaced or thrown around throughout the day.

• Price: $530.25• Purchase:

http://www.pattersonmedical.com/app.aspx?cmd=getProductDetail&key=070_921003089

TOTAL COST

• MediGraph $227• LifeCore Fitness Bike $1,399.00• Paralell Bars $1,064.00• Ultrasound Machine $2,097.00• Weight/cuff rack $530.25

Total cost = 5,317.25 …

OUTCOME

Being able to walk without pain or discomfort?

PRICELESS