iSnare.com - Free Content Articles Directory
Authors Contents [Advanced Search][Add OpenSearch][Job Search]
Distribute your articles to thousands of article sites for only $2 and below! Read more...

Index  Wellness, Fitness and Diet
 

10 Products Every New Physical Therapy Clinic Needs To Get Started

 
[ Contact the Author] [ Send to a Friend] [ Article Publisher] [Make PDF] [ Print] [ Bookmark & Share]
 
Read our Terms of Service before reprinting this article. The submitter specified above has claimed the rights to this article.
A Nutt

The aging population, the trend towards increased physical exercise, along with the stress many young athletes place on their body have combined to increase the demand for physical therapists in the U.S. and Canada. In fact as early as 1990, the market for equipment, supplies and services reached 2.2 billion per year. The industry has been growing ever since as people become more interested in overcoming health problems.

According to information provided by the Bureau of Labour Statistics in the United States over 160,000 Americans are Physical Therapists. Physical Therapists also earn a median annual wage of $69,760 with some of the highest wage earners earning above $120,000 annually.

With that in mind all of you who are interested in getting yourself started in this fulfilling and lucrative career there are 10 things you will need to get started.

The Winco 850CD Steel Frame Therapy Table, is a great solution for offices without much storage. With 2 shelves and 2 drawers all of your supplies will be on hand and organized when you need them. This treatment table is strong and can hold up to 400 pounds. Its stable design allows for its use for any type of treatment.

If it is an adjustable treatment table you are searching for, look no further than the Proluxe PT 300. This treatment table with a flexible top and leg adjustments allows you to offer treatments for a variety of different people while assuring the utmost comfort.

This mega capacity cooling unit is ideal for your busy practice, athletic training department or emergency room. The C-6 ColPac Chilling Unit comes decked out with 12 standard size ColPacs and its specially designed interior chills your packs faster with the use of a heavy duty compressor.

The 2793k Intelect Legend lives up to its name. The Legend offers users 7 different waveforms and 2 standard channels. It also comes complete with an on-board data management system which stores comprehensive patient pain profiles, generate electrode placement diagrams as well as help to ensure consistent patient care.

This 105 gallon Lo-Boy whirlpool is ideal for your patient’s rehabilitation. Constructed with a heavy gage stainless steel it provides both strength and durability. The turbine motor provides a soothing, cleansing and relaxing treatment and has a built in thermal overload protector.

The M4 Hydrocollator is Source 1 medicals largest mobile Hydrocollator. Its extra large insulated tank comes complete with 24 standard Hotpacs. Made from high quality stainless steel it has an almost indefinite lifespan. The design of this Hyrdocollator makes maintenance hassle free.

The Twin Stim Plus digital offers 4 channels of portable digital electrotherapy. It features 3 modes of TENS and 3 modes of EMS and offers the use of 8 electrodes simultaneously. This unit would be ideal for use at home or in your clinic.

The standard size ColPac is an absolute necessity for anyone starting out in a Physical Therapy clinic. The standard 11”x 14” size offers effective cold therapy regardless of the area or shape of the injury.

The 2795K Intelect Legend XT’s 4 channel combination system with cart offers unparalleled value to any owner. With the use of 7 different wave forms as well as a 5” high contrast LCD screen and on board patient data management system each day is sure to be a breeze.

The 1006 Standard Size HotPac allows you to warm away all that ales you by applying this hydrocollator moist heat hot pack. This 10”x 12” size has been used since 1947 by thousands of doctors and physical therapists to treat patients. Once heated up the hydrocollator provides up to 30 minutes of deep, soothing moist heat.

* wage statistics for Physical Therapists found at: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291123.htm

Important NoticeDISCLAIMER: All information, content, and data in this article are sole opinions and/or findings of the individual user or organization that registered and submitted this article at Isnare.com without any fee. The article is strictly for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be used in any way, implemented or applied without consultation from a professional. We at Isnare.com do not, in anyway, contribute or include our own findings, facts and opinions in any articles presented in this site. Publishing this article does not constitute Isnare.com's support or sponsorship for this article. Isnare.com is an article publishing service. Please read our Terms of Service for more information.

Source1Medical is a leading online supplier of physical therapy equipment and massage therapy supplies. Also have great content on their medical equipment blog.

Article Tags: physical [See Dictionary], standard [See Dictionary], therapists [See Dictionary]
Got a question about this article? Ask the community!
Article published on August 15, 2008 at Isnare.com
 
Rate this article:

When to Utilize Hot or Cold Therapy For an Injury
Submitted by: A Nutt

When treating an injury such as a pulled muscle or sprained ankle, hot or cold therapy is often utilized...

The Benefits of Using Saunas
Submitted by: A Nutt

More people today are looking for a ways to relax and improve their health One way of improving your health while benefiting from a unique social and entertainment activity is spending time in a sauna...

Ways to Remove Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Submitted by: A Nutt

If you're tired, or aging prematurely, one of the side effects is the appearance of dark circles underneath your eyes...

Organic Skin Care Can Give You a Radiant Glow
Submitted by: A Nutt

If you want for your skin to have a truly radiant glow, then one of the best things that you can do for yourself is to make sure that your skin care routine is completely and totally organic in nature...

How Beneficial is it For Your Skin to Use an Organic Body Wash
Submitted by: A Nutt

While most individuals are more than happy to utilize organic products, it is sometimes a mystery as to exactly what benefits these organic products offer...

Physical Therapy For Returning Soldiers
Submitted by: A Nutt

Thousands of soldiers are returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with moderate to severe physical injuries...

Hand Protection During the Summer
Submitted by: A Nutt

During the summer, we normally think of the damaging affects of the sun on our skin so we take great care in protecting it...

The Benefits of Organic Body Washes For Your Skin
Submitted by: A Nutt

The hazards of pesticides and other chemicals found in a variety of household products have been linked to numerous illnesses such as cancer, allergies, respiratory diseases, fatigue, skin conditions such as eczema, depression and much more...

How Harmful is UV Rays to Our Skin?
Submitted by: A Nutt

When spring arrives, we all want to spend as much time outdoors as possible When summer is just around the corner, we look forward to going to the beach, swimming, and participating in a wide variety of outdoor activities...

How Essential Oils Are Created
Submitted by: A Nutt

Essential oils are used in perfumes, bath products, creams, lotions, and in aromatherapy The oils are used for promoting physical and mental health as well as to improve aroma...

The Latest Laser Acne Treatments
Submitted by: A Nutt

It may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but in the world of modern medicine laser surgery is becoming a popular and powerful choice for dealing with a number of different medical conditions...

What is Expert Massage?
Submitted by: A Nutt

If you've ever suffered muscular pain and needed to be kneaded, chances are you may be one of the millions of people worldwide to have sought out an expert massage...

Some Things For Creating an Spa Place
Submitted by: A Nutt

As many people who have had the experience will tell you, there are simply not many things that are more relaxing than a spa...

Using Infrared Saunas
Submitted by: A Nutt

Infrared saunas use far infrared waves that don’t heat the air but do heat your body They provide a unique method of heating the body, producing radiant energy, the same sort of energy we receive when the sunlight heats our skin...

What is the Difference Between Hydrocollators and Thermalators?
Submitted by: A Nutt

When a person is injured due to exercise, sports, or other activity, the use of heat or cold is a common treatment employed in their physical therapy sessions...

Do The Seasons Affect Your Immune System?
Submitted by: Lori Matthews

Every year at the onset of the winter season, it seems this starts the season for colds and flu as well...

Is Your Fish Oil Supplement Pure?
Submitted by: Lori Matthews

All Fish Oil Supplements are not Created Equal Although many people may not know what fish oil is or what it can do for them, it is a highly beneficial supplement...

Top Weight Loss Tips For Brides
Submitted by: Low Jeremy

Every woman awaits her big day with too much anticipation and excitement However, some women may actually dread the occasion for the reason that they are not confident enough about their figures...

Weight Loss After Menopause - Is it Possible
Submitted by: Low Jeremy

Menopause is actually one of the worst things that women should deal with in their lifetime mainly because they need to go through the most unwanted circumstances...

Weight Loss Secrets - A Revelation
Submitted by: Low Jeremy

If you are one of the many people who are terribly concerned with shaking off those fats from your body, then, you must be tirelessly looking for the weight loss secrets...

Weight Loss Secrets For Men in Their 50s
Submitted by: Low Jeremy

When men are in their 50s, their body system is no longer as active as compared to when they were younger...

Do Men Get Yeast Infections
Submitted by: Rik Wade

It is a well known fact that in the Western world around 75% of women will develop a yeast infection at sometime during their lives, many will develop multiple yeast infections during their lifetime...

How Does Coffee Affect Your Body?
Submitted by: Chuggin McCoffee

Coffee is a popular American beverage, but it does directly affect your body The great news for you to know is that studies have recently shown that coffee definitely affects your body for the better through the use of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds...

Body Hair Removal for the 21st Century - Elos Technology Provides Safe and Efficient Permanent Hair
Submitted by: Douglas H. Joyce, D.O.

Too much body hair can lead to long-lasting socio-psychological problems Too much body hair can be hereditary, but it can also be the product of certain medical conditions...

Know Your Acne For Proper Treatment
Submitted by: Andy Hook

A person goes through acne at least once in a lifetime Knowing the different types of acne would guide you on what type you are dealing with...

Four Simple Yet Effective Weight Loss Techniques
Submitted by: Andy Hook

You’re not really a slave of vanity that is why you want to lose weight Actually, losing weight is not only done to have a sexy body, attract the opposite sex, or wear those fashionable clothes...

A Basic Guide to Men’s Health Supplements
Submitted by: Andy Hook

More and more men are becoming health conscious nowadays, with modern society putting a much higher premium on fitness and health, as well as the increasing costs of healthcare in general...

What Are EOBBD Certified Therapeutic Essential Oils?
Submitted by: Dianne Ronnow

When you are shopping for essential oils you will find differences in the prices of oils from different companies...

Why Are There Special Contact Lenses For Those With Astigmatism?
Submitted by: Adriana N

Throughout our lives, our eyes can undergo many conditions that can affect one's sight One such eye condition many people become afflicted with is astigmatism...

How to Prevent a Hangover
Submitted by: Anthony Adams

It seems like everywhere you turn these days, people are talking about ways to cure a hangover Some are old standbys, like drinking a Bloody Mary, sleeping a hangover off and eating a big, greasy breakfast...

Isnare.com Footer Divider

© 2004-2009. Isnare Free Articles - An Isnare Online Technologies Free Articles Project. All Rights Reserved.   Privacy Policy