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The goal of this project is to upgrade the athletic training facility at Rowan University to improve athlete performance and injury prevention. Key improvements include new equipment and software, such as an updated Cybex software program, Biodex Balance System SD, and SportsWare software. These enhancements aim to increase injury prevention, provide proper diagnoses, and educate athletes. The investment will benefit athletic training students, injured athletes, and team doctors. Total projected costs are around $15,490, promoting better recovery and training protocols.
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Equipment & Software Project Improve the Athletic Training Facility By: Devin Solvik
Goal To improve the Rowan University Athletic Training Facility. To benefit athletes in improving and expanding equipment To help analyze injuries and prevent future injuries
Reason for Improvement • To increase: • Proper prevention of injuries • Athlete’s overall performance • Proper diagnosis • Educating the athlete • Athlete’s interest
Improvement Systems • Ipad • Cybex Software update • Biodex Balance System SD • Sportsware Software • Traction Machine
Ipad Portable computer that gives access to the internet and downloadable apps. USE: To improve education and understanding of injuries Athletic Training Students Injured Athletes Team Doctors Cost: $300.00
Cybex • Updated Software Program HUMAC NORM • Will help with rehabilitation by recognizing strengths weaknesses within an athlete. • Can record data to compare from past experiences and will help show improvement • Cost: • $500.00
Biodex Balance System SD • Allow for assessment of neuromuscular control. • Enhance kinesthetic abilities to help with impaired proprioceptive reflex mechanisms following injury • The Balance System SD will improve balance, increase agility and develop muscle tone • Includes a fall risk screening and conditioning program • Features 5 test protocols and 6 training modules Cost: about $4,500.00
SportsWare Software • Program to help record and keep track of data • Beneficial within the athletic training facility to allow for recording of treatments and injuries • Accessible anywhere • Medical records • Emergency contact information • Treatments • Rehabilitation programs • Easy to use • Cost: • $300.00
Traction Machine • The Triton DTS Traction System: a machine used to pull and hold traction to help with spine injuries • Will help to benefit patients with back and neck pain • Benefits both patient and athletic trainer • Prevent injury • Proper technique • Time • Cost: • $10,590.00
Conclusion • All will benefit not only the athlete but also the athletic trainer • Easy to use devices • Help to improve proper record keeping • Cost effective • Enhance educational purposes