Occupational Therapy

Equipment/Software package

Mike Bohrer

Goal To provide a medical center with basic

equipment and software necessary for a technology-based occupational therapy program that is primarily focused on rehabilitating the fine motor skills of the hand

Dynamometer Baseline® HiRes Hand

Dynamometer

Handheld device for measuring hand and grip strength

Purpose: To assess the status and strength of a patient’s hand(s) and grip before therapy

Dynamometer (continued) Use/Value: Gives the therapist an idea

of the condition and progression of patients’ hands before and after their prescribed therapy

Cost: $279.99

http://www.bpp2.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=BPPI/PROD/02-Measurement-010201/1201

Hand Fitness Trainer “The Hand Fitness Trainer”

by Clinically Fit Inc.

Glove-like device with elastic bands that strap to each fingertip

Purpose: To exercise and strengthen the hand

Hand Fitness Trainer (continued) Use/Value: The patient moves their hand against

light resistance which strengthens underactive muscles and stretches underactive muscles allowing them to improve their dexterity safely. Improved dexterity will make important everyday tasks (such as writing) easier

Cost: $29.99

http://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/The-Hand-Fitness-Trainer/200459

Software Application Dexteria

Mobile application that runs therapeutic hand exercises on a touch screen device

Purpose: Aids in fine motor skill development while the application automatically tracks timing and progress

Software Application (continued)

Uses/value: Dexteria activities are fun(especially for children) and will make patients’ rehab experience a little more enjoyable. Therapists will benefit from the application’s automatic timing and progress tracking

Cost: $3.99

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dexteria-fine-motor-skill/id420464455?mt=8

Tablet Computer Apple iPad Mini 16GB

with Retina display

Lightweight portable tablet computer

Purpose: To run Dexteria application

Tablet Computer (continued)

Use/Value: Patients can use Dexteria application with their fingertips on the device’s touch screen. Using The Hand Fitness Trainer while using the iPad will increase intensity of the exercises.

Cost: $399

http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini

iPad Case NuGuard GripStand

mini iPad Mini Case

Protective iPad case and stand

Purpose: To protect the iPad and make it more convenient for patients to use

iPad Case (continued) Use/Value: Grip helps patients hold the

device. Case also functions as a stand to prop the device up on a table. Slim design protects the iPad without adding much bulk

Cost: $27.99

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/PADNUGGSMB

Conclusion Total cost: $740.96

This is a very cost-effective package for an occupational therapist to rehabilitate patients’ hands from injuries and chronic conditions

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