Flexible Compression Garments

What are the three main purposes of Theratogs?

To address postural stability, body awareness, and joint alignment.

What is the underlying philosophy behind the use of Theratogs?

If a therapist can manually affect a patient's alignment and stability, then Theratogs can replicate that effect.

Which flexible compression garment is indicated for a diagnosis of ataxia?

Theratogs.

Theratogs are indicated for use with diagnoses such as athetosis, weakness, and issues with _ recruitment.

muscle

For which condition involving sensory processing are Theratogs indicated for use?

SI (Sensory Integration) issues.

What specific skeletal issue are Theratogs designed to address?

Joint laxity.

A patient with gait abnormalities and poor postural alignment could be a candidate for which type of flexible compression garment?

Theratogs.

What type of Theratogs garment is designed specifically for the upper extremities?

Shoulder or wrist and thumb.

What type of Theratogs garment is designed specifically for the lower extremities?

DF assist and peds hemi

What does the acronym SPIO stand for?

Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis.

What is the primary purpose of a SPIO garment?

To mimic deep pressure sensory therapy.

How does the primary purpose of SPIOs differ from that of Theratogs?

SPIOs primarily provide sensory input, whereas Theratogs primarily improve alignment and stability.

In Theratogs, what is considered a secondary effect compared to its primary purpose of improving alignment and stability?

Sensory input.

SPIOs are indicated for use in cases of moderate to severe _.

hypotonia

For which sensory-related diagnosis are SPIO garments indicated?

SI (Sensory Integration) issues.

SPIOs can be used for moderate to severe hypertonia when it is compensatory for what underlying issue?

Poor deep sensation.

Which flexible compression garment is specifically indicated for use with tone fluctuations?

SPIO (Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis).

Name two upper-body types of SPIO garments.

Vest and shirt.

Name two full-body or lower-body types of SPIO garments.

Unitard and pants.

What type of SPIO garment is available for the hands?

Gloves.

What is the primary purpose of Hip Helpers regarding hip movement?

To improve excessive hip abduction and improve rotational movement.

Hip Helpers are designed to limit what common sitting posture in babies?

“W” sitting.

What is the target population for Hip Helpers?

Babies and toddlers who are developing their movement skills.

For which specific hip alignment issue in babies and toddlers are Hip Helpers indicated?

Excessive hip abduction.

Hip Helpers are indicated for babies and toddlers with what specific muscle tone condition?

Low muscle tone.

Name a specific diagnosis mentioned for which Hip Helpers are indicated.

Down Syndrome.

Which group of infants, characterized by their birth status, are often candidates for Hip Helpers?

Premature infants.

Babies and toddlers with a diagnosis of __ __ may be candidates for Hip Helpers.

developmental delay

How are Hip Helpers sized for patients?

They are available in five sizes, and custom orders are also possible.