TheraSuit®
Method
TheraSuit® Method is applied and manipulated only by the certified
therapists. With TheraSuit® Orthosis and Universal Exercise Unit (UEU), this method combines an individualized intensive
strengthening program for children with Cerebral Palsy and
neuro-motor or neuro-musculoskeletal disorders. The main purpose of this method is to maximize
the effect of intensive stimulation of all body systems. To
induce those changes (increase muscle strength and muscle
endurance, improve transition and functional skills, etc.),
there has to be applied a certain level of stimulation ( call
intensity). The level of stimulation has to be above threshold
level. It means that the intensity of performed exercises
has to be high enough to induce a physiological response from
our body. If the intensity of the exercise session is too
low, there will be no adaptive changes and no progress.
* MAIN GOALS:
- Normalize the
child's muscle tone.
- Increase active
range of motion.
- Increase strength
and endurance.
- Control over
newly strengthened muscle groups allowing children to improve
their functional skills working toward independence.
** CLINICAL EFFECTS:
- Reduce the
effects of abnormal pathological reflexes and stereotyped
movement pattern.
- Increase active
range of motion, muscle strength, and endurance.
- Increase graded
movement control.
- Control over
newly strengthened muscle groups allowing children to improve
their functional skills working toward independence.
- Trains the
disabled child's body to perform like that of a non disabled
child.
- Structured
program that enhances the growth & development of the
individual to increase transitions and functional activities
(sitting up, crawling/creeping, standing up, and walking,
etc.).
- Based on the
principles of Intensive Therapy Program and Strength Training,
standardized therapy approaches are less effective.
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