Equipment/Software Project By: Michael Cox

Proposal Improve rehabilitation room in Rowan University Esby Athletic Training Room Expand and incorporate new rehabilitation techniques and products Create a stationary rehabilitation room that will enable adequate rehab for student athletes

Current Problems Decreased number of rehabilitation equipment in rehab room Patients need more time to perform exercises they could finish quickly Results in lack on interest to perform rehab at our expense Varied equipment Provides only moderate rehab for our patients May cause athlete to seek outside options

Improvements Weight training station Aquatic therapy pool 2 universal upper/lower body machines Individual squat rack Aquatic therapy pool Individual Cybex station with updated software SportsWare- injury tracking software Organized injury/treatment logs Cardio station Utility station This includes theraputic bands, swiss balls, tubing, balance pads, etc. Wiihab

Weight Training Room 2 Universal weight machine’s Squat Rack Can rehab a patients entire body in one machine including: Seated row, chest press, shoulder press, pulldowns (back/arms), leg press, leg extensions Multiple people can use at one time Cost: $3,000 each Squat Rack Improves lower body strengthening Can perform a variety of exercises Cost: $800

Aquatic Therapy Dynamic rehabilitation technique Great for post operative individuals Ex: knee/shoulder reconstruction Patients with extreme injuries Improves Range of Motion while adding slight resistance to patient when injury prevents normal motion Cost: $10,000

Cybex Station/Software Update Diagnostic tool for rehabilitating athletes and calculating deficiencies in a patients strength Will be cost efficient since we already have a working Cybex machine. Updated Cybex NORM Testing and Rehabilitative System Software Organized storage of equipment Cost: $500 SportsWare Inhanced injury tracking software Easy to record/manage data of injured athletes Cost: $300

Cardio/Utility Area Improve and maintain cardiovascular endurance for injured athletes during rehab Strength training when lower resistance is needed Multiple exercises can be done with theraband/tubing products Warm-up phase Current utilities: 2 stationary bikes 2 ellipticals Needed: Treadmill Cost: $500 Stairmaster Cost: $5,000 Tubing Cost: $50

Wii Rehabilitation A fun rehabilitation technique that incorporates playing the video software Nintendo Wii while doing rehabilitative exercises Keeps athletes interested Different from traditional rehabilitation programs Cost: $300

Overview Improved rehabilitation room for the athletic training facility in Esby will pose for: Increased patient desire to perform rehab protocols Superior treatment given to student athletes Total cost of equipment/software: $23,450