2. The Importance of Equipment and Software in Occupational Therapy By: Alyssa Swipes

3. What’s To Be Achieved? To improve the quality of life Makes tasks easier Gain back independence

4. Resistance Bands

5. Value: Clients gain back strength that’s been lost for various reasons Cost : $13 Source: Thera-Band.comThera-Band.com

6. Flex Bar

7. Value: Clinically proven to reduce elbow pain as well as strengthening tendons Cost: $20- $25 Source: Thera-Band Flex BarThera-Band Flex Bar

8. Therapy Putty

9. V alue: H elps client gain strength in fingers and hands to perform everyday activities C ost: $4.99 per container S ource: Therapy Putty

10. Hand Therapy Balls

11. Value: Relieves pain in client Allows them to have better functioning in hands and wrists Cost: $5.99- $10.99 Source:Black Mountain Products Hand Therapy BallsBlack Mountain Products Hand Therapy Balls

12. Therapy Street For Kids

13. Value: Engages children through games to complete therapy activities Gaining skills while having fun online Cost: Free Source: therapystreetforkidstherapystreetforkids

14. Conclusion Occupational Therapy, with the help of different equipment and software, will rehabilitate a patient back to their life and their independence. Equipment used in OT exercises is not only inexpensive, but accessible to those who need it