PediaSuit Protocol. The suit aligns the body as close to normal as possible. Restablishing the correct postural alignment plays a crucial role in normalizing muscle tone, sensory and vestibular function. The Universal Exercise Unit is used to train a child to gain the ability to isolate the desired movements and strengthen the muscle groups responsible for that movement . The Universal Exercise Unit allows one to gain range of motion , muscle and joint flexibility, as well as functional skills. This is a structured program that enhances growth and development of each individual.
Intensive PediaSuit Protocol Therapy
Intensive PediaSuit Protocol Therapy is the use of a suit combined with Intensive Physical Therapy and consists of up to 4 hours of therapy a day, 5 days a week for 3 or 4 weeks. This intensity results in improvements achieved sooner than with traditional physical therapy (ie. ½ to 1 hour per day, 1 to 3 days per week).
Indications for PediaSuit Protocol Cerebral Palsy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Developmental delays
- Ataxia
- Athetosis
- Hypertonia
- Hypotonia
- Autism
- Epilepsy
- Sensory Integration Disturbances
- Down Syndrome
- Post - stroke (CVA)
- Post - trauma
- Central Nervous System disorders
- Mitochondrial diseases
- Hydrocephalus
- Rheumatoid arthritis - (this type of suspension can be used to provide joint distraction, therefore it decreases the forces acting on the joint itself and helps eliminate pain and further joint damage)
- Sport injuries
- Orthopedic patients
- Vestibular disorders
- Burns
- Fractures - early stages in rehabilitation
- Spina Bifida
Benefits of PediaSuit Protocol Therapy
- Re-trains the central nervous system
- Restores ontogenetic development
- Provides external stabilization
- Normalizes muscle tone
- Aligns the body to as close to normal as possible
- Provides dynamic correction
- Normalizes (corrects) gait pattern
- Provides tactile stimulation
- Influences vestibular system
- Improves balance
- Improves coordination
- Decreases uncontrolled movement in ataxia and athetosis
- Improves body and spatial awareness
- Supports weak muscles
- Provides resistance to strong muscles to further enhance strength
- Improves speech production and its fluency through head and trunk support
- Promotes development of both fine and gross motor skills
- Improves bone density
- Helps to decrease contractures
- Improves hip alignment