technology and equipment used in occupational therapy
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Technology And Equipment Used In Occupational
Therapy
Mike Marchionne
GoalsTo provide our clients with the most up to date, cutting edge Equipment that is available in
todays market
Benefits A more efficient rehabilitation
for our clients Boost client confidence Boost client volume
Range Of Motion Gauge
Baseline 12" Plastic 360 Degree Goniometer
Purpose: Observes patients joint's axis of motion, and range of motion. One arm has a linear scale in
inches and centimeters Scale reads 1 degree
increments
Range of Motion Gauge
Use/Value: To gauge the patients range of monition
Cost: 13.64$ Source:
http://www.promedxpress.com/products/baseline-12-plastic-goniometer-360-degrees/
Strength Testing 1 Jamar Hand
Dynamometer Hydraulic Purpose: To gauge a
persons grip strength Displays isometric grip force
from 0-200 lbs. (90 kg.) Handle easily adjusts to
five grip positions, from 13/8"- 33/8", in half-inch increments
Strength Testing 1 Use/Value: Effectively gauges strength of
patient suffering from a hand trauma or dysfunction
Cost: 346.75$ Source:
http://www.promedxpress.com/products/jamar-hand-dynamometer-hydraulic/
Strength Testing 2 Baseline Universal Push-Pull
Dynamometer Purpose: To gauge a persons
push-pull capability Hydraulic system ensures
accurate readings. Much lighter (1½ lb. vs. 6
lb.) and easier to use than spring push-pull dynamometers that are in common use today
Strength Testing 2
Use/Value: Effectively determines the extent of an injury by gauging the push-pull capacity of the patient.
Cost: 595.00$ Source:
http://www.promedxpress.com/products/baseline-universal-push-pull-dynamometer-250-lb/
Strength Testing 3 Baseline Back/Leg/Chest
Dynamometer with Large Base
Purpose: Gauges back, leg, and chest strength Chain length is
adjustable to accommodate for height differences or to vary the point of force application
Shows pounds and kilograms
660 lb. Max
Strength Testing 3• Use/Value: Effectively tests the strength of a
patients back, leg, and chest strength in order to figure out how severe the injury is
• Cost: 495.00$• Source:
http://www.promedxpress.com/products/oversized-base-back-leg-and-chest-dynamometer-660l/
Everyday Use Tool Maddak Steady Write
Sta-Pen Writing Instrument
Purpose: Improves a persons handwriting who suffers from a hand injury Base stabilizes hand at a
special angle to smooth out shaky or poor handwriting
Everyday Use Tool
Use/Value: Helps to improve the handwriting of people with arthritis, Parkinson's or other hand limitations. Great “freebie” to give to patients who need to improve their
handwriting Cost: 9.99$ / piece Source: http://healthproductsforyou.com/p-
10827-maddak-steady-write-sta-pen-writing-instrument.html?gclid=CJS23sapjb0CFY3m7AodewEAvA
Total Investment
Range of motion guide: 13.64$+
Jamar Hand Dynamometer Hydraulic: 346.75$+
Baseline Universal Push-Pull Dynamometer: 595.00$+
Baseline Back/Leg/Chest Dynamometer : 495.00$+
Maddak Steady Write Sta-Pen Writing Instrument: 9.99$ x 20 = 199.80$
=1650.19$
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