The TheraSuit™ is a soft proprioceptive, dynamic orthoses consisting of a cap, vest, shorts, kneepads, and shoe attachments that are connected to each other through a system of elastic bands. It is through the use of these elastic bands that an individual’s body is aligned as close to normal as possible. It is through this alignment and restoration of function in postural muscles that a patient can learn proper patterns of movement.

The TheraSuit™ facilitates external stabilization of the trunk allowing for more coordinated movements in both upper and lower extremities. It is the ability of the TheraSuit™ to provide “dynamic correction” of atypical movements that makes it truly unique. It is not the TheraSuit™ which actually performs the movement for the individual. It is instead the TheraSuit™ which provides guidance and assistance in training the nervous system and preparing the body to initiate normal movement.

TheraSuit™ Indications

• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Delays
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Post Stroke
• Ataxia
• Athetosis
• Spasticity (increased muscle tone)
• Hypotonis (low muscle tone)

TheraSuit™ Benefits

• Restores proper patterns of movement and posture
• Provides external stabilization and supports weak muscles
• Corrects body alignment
• Influences vestibular system
• Stimulates brain to re-train Central Nervous System
• Provides tactile and sensory stimulation
• Accelerates progress of newly learned movements and functional skills
• Reduces patholoigical reflexes
• Re-trains central nervous system
• Provides dynamic correction
• Normalizes gait patterns
• Normalizes muscle tone
• Improves balance
• Improves coordination Improves bone density

TheraSuit™ – Contraindications

• Hip subluxation greater than 50%
• Severe scoliosis

Precautions:

• Heart conditions
• Uncontrolled seizure activity
• Hip subluxation
• Hydrocephalus (VP shunt)
• Diabetes
• Kidney problems
• High Blood Pressure