Physical Therapy Kelly Vogt

Goal To create a positive, comfortable, and easy to use facility for all Physical Therapy patients

Kareo Description: Medical practice management software and billing services Use: Make claims, billing, and scheduling appointments easy for the doctor and patient

KAreo Price:$150-300 a month EHR option is FREE! Bought online at the website below http://get.kareo.com/ppc-single- solution?sfc=70180000001EWjm&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=PPC&utm_content=Demo_Reques t&prg=Single_Solution&mrls=Bing&mrlc=Pay_Per_Click&nst=0&gclid=CJHf9b7fnsgCFUN8NwodHtUFF g&gclsrc=ds Value: This program makes it easy and saves time for the patient as well as the doctors

Physical Therapy Table Description: A long padded table that patients will use to lay on Use: for stretching, exercises, and stim/ultrasound Makes patients feel more comfortable Value: Can be used for many purposes making it worth the money

Physical Therapy Table Price:$659.99 Bought online or at a specialty store http://www.medicalproductsdirect.com/phthtaandst.html Most facilities will have multiple tables, which is costly but they are a huge part of therapy

Thera-Bands Description: An elastic band that uses resistance for many different exercises Uses: To stretch or strengthen almost any muscle Value: Can be used in many exercises and can be taken to do at home exercises

Thera-Bands Cost: $20.00 for the different resistances Bought at local exercises stores or online http://shop.performancehealth.com/shop-by-product/resistance-bands-and-tubing Inexpensive way to strengthen muscles and allow patients to do exercises in their own home

Stationary Exercise Bike Description: An exercise bike used for a warm up or cardio Use: Warm ups before PT or a workout Value: Allow the muscles to be ready for the exercises the patient is about to perform

Stationary Exercise Bike Cost:$199.99 Bought online or at any large Retailer http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sunny-Health-and-Fitness-SF-B1001S-Indoor-Cycling-Exercise- Bike/36931765?sourceid=csesh01f8e1ef1ff3e94e939e50fa2e97368456&wmlspartner=shoppingcom& affcmpid=2902856334&tmode=0000&bcfg=5684883dfdfba2de3820062ce988c10d&veh=cse A great way to prevent any injuries before exercise and to use as a cardio workout

Ultrasound machine Description: A machine you rub on a muscle to stimulate the tissue with sound waves below the skin Use: For sprained ligaments, pulled muscles, joint inflammation, and many other things Value: It relieves some pain and tightness leaving the patient more relaxed and content

Ultrasound Machine Cost:$899.99 Bought online or at a PT specialty store http://www.lgmedsupply.com/soplulunforp.html

Total COst Kareo-$300.00 Physical Therapy Table-$660.00 Thera-Bands-$20.00 Stationary Exercise Bike-$200.00 Ultrasound Machine-$900.00 Total Costs-2,080.00

Conclusion Although some of the equipment is costly, it will create an easy, comfortable work environment for the Therapists, as well as the patients!