TheraSuit Therapy by Crawl, Walk, Jump, Run Therapy Clinic LLC.


THERASUIT™ BENEFITS

Re-trains central nervous system Provides external stabilization Normalizes muscle tone Aligns the body to as close to normal as possible Provides dynamic correction Corrects gait pattern Provides tactile stimulation Influences the vestibular system	Improves balance and coordination Decreases uncontrolled movements in ataxia and athetosis Provides resistance to strong muscles to further increase strengthening Promotes development of fine and gross motor skills Improves bone density Helps improve hip alignment through vertical loading over the hip joint Improves speech production and its fluency through head control & trunk support Helps to decrease contractures


SUIT THERAPY
	This unique and intensive therapy treatment is based on the Adeli Suit, first used by Russian Cosmonauts in the early 1970's to prevent muscle atrophy in space. It was adapted for physical therapy use by a Russian businessman and has been used in Europe to treat cerebral palsy patients since 1992. The suit consists of a modified vest, shorts, kneepads, and shoes. The pieces of the suit are laced together with flexible, bungee-like cords that can be adjusted to provide varying pounds of pressure to needed muscle groups. These tension cords form a sort of outer "skeleton" and are tightened to support and correct weak muscles. Through the system of elastic rubber bands, a patient's body is aligned as close to normal as possible. This restoration of posture and proper function of postural muscles allows the patient to learn (or relearn) proper patterns of movement. The patients body is loaded with very specific and unique pressure that restores deep proprioception from joints, ligaments and muscles. The TheraSuit provides external stabilization to the trunk and therefore allows more fluent and coordinated movement for both upper and lower extremities. Fine and gross motor skills improve in 94% of patients. Speech productivity and fluency is noted in 64%, but the major improvement occurs in the vestibular system. The vestibular system, through the position of the body, records and analyzes the muscle tone necessary to execute the movement. When the TheraSuit is applied, very specific and precise placement of the elastic bands move the entire body back over one's heels and into a more vertical position. The center of gravity moves back between the feet. Very noticeable changes in muscle tone take place. A more relaxed and upright posture with corrected alignment of TheraSuit normalizes muscle tone through postural changes.
UNIVERSAL EXERCISE UNIT THERAPY
	Also known as the "monkey cage" and the "spider cage". This treatment uses a very unique cage-like device to perform a variety of exercises from strengthening, stretching to gait training. It also uses a system of pulleys to isolate muscle groups and allow for strengthening without compensating with other muscle groups. When used as a "spider cage", a system of bungee cords allows the client to experience more independent movements including weight shifting and assisted movements such as sit to stand, 4-point, squats and even jumping. The therapist will assist in guiding the client to perform dynamic movement patterns and activities of daily living.
TREATMENT DIAGNOSES
	Post Stroke (CVA) Traumatic Brain Injury Cerebral Palsy Developmental Delays Spinal Bifida Ataxia Athethosis	Spasticity (increased muscle tone) Hypotonia (low muscle tone) Autism Spectrum Disorders ADHD/ADD Torticollis Other specified/unspecified neurological disorders

	43239 Schoenherr Sterling Hts., MI 48313 (586) 323-2957 1-877-WALKRUN

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