Introduction to biomechanics


10 Products Every New Physical Therapy Clinic Needs to get Started

The aging population, the trend towardscomes complete with an on-board data
increased physical exercise, along with themanagement system which stores comprehensive
stress many young athletes place on theirpatient pain profiles, generate electrode
body have combined to increase the demand forplacement diagrams as well as help to ensure
physical therapists in the U.S. and Canada.consistent  patient  care.
In fact as early as 1990, the market for
equipment, supplies and services reached 2.2This 105 gallon Lo-Boy whirlpool is ideal for
billion per year. The industry has beenyour patient's rehabilitation. Constructed
growing ever since as people become morewith a heavy gage stainless steel it provides
interested  in  overcoming  health  problems.both strength and durability. The turbine
motor provides a soothing, cleansing and
According to information provided by therelaxing treatment and has a built in thermal
Bureau of Labour Statistics in the Unitedoverload  protector.
States over 160,000 Americans are Physical
Therapists. Physical Therapists also earn aThe M4 Hydrocollator is Source 1 medicals
median annual wage of $69,760 with some oflargest mobile Hydrocollator. Its extra
the highest wage earners earning abovelarge insulated tank comes complete with 24
$120,000  annually.standard Hotpacs. Made from high quality
stainless steel it has an almost indefinite
With that in mind all of you who arelifespan. The design of this Hyrdocollator
interested in getting yourself started inmakes  maintenance  hassle  free.
this fulfilling and lucrative career there
are  10  things you will need to get started.The Twin Stim Plus digital offers 4 channels
of portable digital electrotherapy. It
The Winco 850CD Steel Frame Therapy Table, isfeatures 3 modes of TENS and 3 modes of EMS
a great solution for offices without muchand offers the use of 8 electrodes
storage. With 2 shelves and 2 drawers all ofsimultaneously. This unit would be ideal for
your supplies will be on hand and organizeduse  at  home  or  in  your  clinic.
when you need them. This treatment table is
strong and can hold up to 400 pounds. ItsThe standard size ColPac is an absolute
stable design allows for its use for any typenecessity for anyone starting out in a
of  treatment.Physical Therapy clinic. The standard 11" x
14" size offers effective cold therapy
If it is an adjustable treatment table youregardless of the area or shape of the
are searching for, look no further than theinjury.
Proluxe PT 300. This treatment table with a
flexible top and leg adjustments allows youThe 2795K Intelect Legend XT's 4 channel
to offer treatments for a variety ofcombination system with cart offers
different people while assuring the utmostunparalleled value to any owner. With the
comfort.use of 7 different wave forms as well as a 5"
high contrast LCD screen and on board patient
This mega capacity cooling unit is ideal fordata management system each day is sure to be
your busy practice, athletic traininga  breeze.
department or emergency room. The C-6 ColPac
Chilling Unit comes decked out with 12The 1006 Standard Size HotPac allows you to
standard size ColPacs and its speciallywarm away all that ales you by applying this
designed interior chills your packs fasterhydrocollator moist heat hot pack. This 10"
with  the  use  of  a  heavy duty compressor.x 12" size has been used since 1947 by
thousands of doctors and physical therapists
The 2793k Intelect Legend lives up to itsto treat patients. Once heated up the
name. The Legend offers users 7 differenthydrocollator provides up to 30 minutes of
waveforms and 2 standard channels. It alsodeep, soothing moist heat.



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