presented by billy goodwin for interested and practicing physical therapists and their businesses
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WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY FACILITIES
Presented by Billy Goodwin For Interested and Practicing Physical Therapists and their Businesses
FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
Who benefits from Physical Therapy? Important for the elderly Aids post-injury rehabilitation
RATIONALE FOR CREATING A WELLNESS PROGRAM
Why host a Wellness Program?
Help clientele that are 65+
Establish a good relationship with clients
Can boost reputation of facility
Can aid the community
GOALS FOR ESTABLISHING A WELLNESS PROGRAM
For use at Physical Therapy facilities
Could involve previous patients
Instills better lifestyle habits
Helps clients strength train
HOW TO CREATE A WELLNESS PROGRAM Tools that could potentially be used:
WebPT Cybex Machine w/ Plates Versa Discs Weighted Balls UBE Machine
WEB PT
Software program for PTs Helps document progress More efficient than regular pen-and-
paper Helps PTs track a client’s gains
WEB PT
Description: Online program for use by Physical Therapists
Purpose: Aid clients by recording data Cost: $49/month Where to Buy: webpt.com
CYBEX MACHINE W/ PLATES
Strength training equipment Multi-purpose tool for different
activities Bench press, squats, calf raises, etc.
CYBEX MACHINE W/ PLATES
Description: Machine uses barbell with safety and support
Purpose: Strength training, including legs, chest, shoulders, etc.
Cost: $999.99 (plates dependent on weight)
Where to Buy: exfitnesssales.com
VERSA DISCS
Improve balance Enhance coordination Good for dexterity
VERSA DISCS
Description: Two discs, made of inflatable rubber and plastic material
Purpose: Improve balance, coordination, and improve leg and ankle stability
Cost: $22.95 Where to Buy: power-systems.com
WEIGHTED BALLS
Good for ball tosses To be used in different exercises, with
the Versa Discs Improves proprioception and motor
coordination
WEIGHTED BALLS
Description: Rubber balls, loaded with extra weight, filled with air
Purpose: Improve functionality, allows client to work dynamically
Cost: $15.77 Where to Buy: walmart.com
UBE MACHINE
Trains upper body Useable by any person, regardless of
age Resistance changes can strengthen
shoulders
UBE MACHINE
Description: Has the physical appearance of a bicycle, is essentially a bicycle for the arms.
Purpose: Useful Upper Body ergometer, is sensitive to those with previous upper body impairments.
Cost: $3,558.00 Where to Buy: bayoufitness.com
SO WHY INVEST IN A WELLNESS PROGRAM?
Helps establish a solid reputation Enhances the Physical Therapy facility Offers different program for patients Good follow-up program for discharged
patients Helps prevent further injuries