Most commonly used post acute rehab equipment

For most patients, post acute rehab is only a pit stop on their route home. This type of rehabilitation is intended for patients who have been admitted to the hospital for acute care, such as major surgery but are not yet ready to be discharged. Many patients will require ongoing care or therapy after they leave acute care. Some patients will be transported to nursing homes, while others will be discharged.

It is more important than ever in today's competitive healthcare market to ensure that your post acute rehab care facility stays up with the competition. If you don't have the most up-to-date post acute rehab equipment, you may lose prospective patients and witness a decrease in hospital referrals. On the other side, using high-quality machines can help your clinic attract and keep patients.

The most common forms of post acute rehab equipment utilized by post acute rehab care centers are listed below.

The Recumbent Stepper:

For years, patients have used stair steppers to help them regain strength, improve their cardiovascular health, and increase their endurance. Unfortunately, individuals with limited stamina or joint difficulties are usually unable to use this form of post acute rehab equipment.

These patients can enjoy all of the benefits of stair steppers while sitting by using recumbent steppers. They are ideal for obese people, the elderly, and those who are just beginning their recovery process. The majority of recumbent steppers are low enough that they may be easily accessed from wheelchairs.

The Tilt Tables:

Tilt tables, as the name implies, tilt from a horizontal to a vertical position gradually while patients are safely strapped to the table's surface. Both mechanical and electric versions of the tables are available. The tables can help those who have been bedridden regain their ability to stand without feeling dizzy.

Tilt tables can also enhance the outcomes of patients with spinal cord injuries by minimizing pressure sores and stiffness, preventing contractures, and promoting urine drainage.

The Training Stairs:

A simple staircase can be highly beneficial for a patient recovering from surgery, a stroke, or any other type of injury or accident. Walking on training steps provides patients with an anaerobic workout, retrains their muscles for walking, and improves their gait and balance. The training stairs have wooden steps, non-slip treads, and handrails that can be adjusted to different heights.

The Light Therapy:

Temporarily increasing blood circulation, light therapy can help reduce moderate muscular and joint aches, pains, and stiffness. It can also be used to enhance muscular relaxation and treat muscle spasms, as well as minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis.