Wellness Programs for Physical Therapy Facilities

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