David describes some of our equipment
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SwimEx
Our SwimEx Inground Therapy Pool provides the perfect location for aquatic therapy. The hydraulic lift is used to transfer patients in and out of the pool. The water is maintained at 93 degrees. The temperature of the room is maintained at 85 degrees to avoid drafts. The depth of the pool may be adjusted and there is a current generating mechanism which can act either as a resistance, or a facilitation to movement.
The therapeutic benefits of aquatic therapy include:
- Decreased pain, stiffness, muscle spasm and muscle guarding
- Improved posture, balance and coordination
- Enhanced relaxation and freedom of movement for increased muscle tone
- Increased circulation, range of motion, strength and endurance
- Better mobility through reduced joint strain
- Enhanced sensory feedback and body awarenes
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Lumbar Extension Machine
 The lumbar
extension machine is designed to isolate the lumbar
paraspinal muscles for strengthening. It is a computer
monitored exercise program in which both isometric and
dynamic exercise is performed. Machine has a unique
counterbalance that allows the foot pounds of resistance to
even out throughout the full range of motion. This piece of
equipment is a great tool for both testing and
strengthening an injured patients back. The lumbar
extension machine has the ability to have a weight range
from 10 to 400 foot pounds of resistance.
Lumbar Extension (from the manufacturer):
The Lumbar Extension Machine can provide resistance
over a full range of isolated lumbar motion (72 degrees),
or over a selected limited range. In exercise mode, a
compound weight stack provides from 10 to 400 foot pounds
in increments of one foot pound. Isometric testing may
occur every 3 degrees within the patient’s range of
motion. During the test, the software plots a strength
curve that allows a comparison of the patient’s
strength and range of motion to age and gender matched
norms. It also has the ability to detect a lack of
reasonable effort by the patient. Various reports can be
generated for individual patients and selected patients
groups or categories for outcome tracking purposes.
Accuracy and reliability of testing is addressed by the
machine’s ability to factor out the torque of both
torso mass and stored energy. Torso mass is eliminated via
an adjustable counterweight. Stored energy (tissue
compression and/or joint elasticity) can be assessed and
factored out at each angle tested. Dimensions: 61X88X76
Weight: 2,144 lbs
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Swiss Ball
 The Swiss
Ball is an excellent tool used in physical therapy to
strengthen the vast majority of the muscles in the human
body. Using various size balls one can do trunk
stabilization exercises as well as specific exercises
geared toward improving balance and proprioception. There
are virtually hundreds of different exercises that can be
done while using a Swiss Ball.
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Fluidotherapy
 The
fluidotherapy machine is designed to provide heat to the
hands and feet. It is a dry heat where hot air is blown
through a medium of ground up corn cobs. It is an excellent
environment to work on upper extremity injuries where
desensitization is necessary. It also is good to use in
situations of tendinitis. I have also found it quite useful
in treating carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain's
syndrome.
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Upper Extremity UBE
 The upper
extremity UBE is a great exercise tool to strengthen the
upper extremities as well as work on general conditioning
and aerobic capacity. It is also an excellent piece of
equipment when a patient is unable to use his lower
extremities.
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MedX Medical Rehabilitation Exercise Equipment
We’ve integrated decades of experience and
millions of dollars of independent, university-based
research into our selectorized line of equipment.
Bio-mechanical precision, engineering excellence, and
high-grade components mean that MedX is the most
technologically advanced fitness equipment available.
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Overhead Press
 The overhead
press machine Works the muscles of the shoulders neck and
upper torso. The advantage of the Medex overhead press
machine is that the start position can vary according to
the pin selector position on the weight stack. The weight
level ranges from 20 to 500 pounds.
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Lateral Raise
 The lateral raise
machine is designed to strengthen the muscles of the
shoulder and neck. It specifically Works the deltoids
supraspinatus and trapezius muscles. The lateral raise
machine has a weight range from 20 pounds to 300 pounds.
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Chest Press
 The chest press
machine is designed to work the anterior trunk muscles. The
machine and is ergonomically designed to work these muscles
with excellent support for the lower back. The chest press
machine has a weight range from 20 pounds to 600 pounds.
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Torso Arm
 The torso arm of
machine is designed to work the large muscles of the torso.
Specifically it Works the latissimus dorsi muscle along
with the abdominal trunk muscles. The torso arm machine has
a weight range from 20 to 500 pounds.
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Leg Press
 The leg press
machine is designed to train the muscles of the legs and
buttocks. The machine is a great way to train the leg
muscles in a closed chain environment. The leg press
machine has a weight range from 20 pounds to 1000 pounds.
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Seated Leg Curl
 The seated leg
curl machine is designed to train the muscles in the
posterior aspect of the legs. It is designed mostly for
strengthening the hamstring muscles. The seated leg curl
machine has a weight range from 20 to 300 pounds.
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Abductor
 The abductor
machine is designed to strengthen the abductor muscles of
the hips. For best results exercise and muscle involvement
can be modified by utilizing the three position seat back.
The abductor machine has a weight range from 20 to 300
pounds.
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