flexible compression garments

purpose of theratogs

address postural stability, body awareness, and joitn alignment

indications for theratogs

ataxia, athetosis, weakness, SI, muscle recruitment issues, joint laxity, poor postural alignment, gait abnormalities, various adult diagnoses

contraindications for theratogs

fixed contractures, tachycardia

types of theratogs

full body, shoulder, DF assist, peds hemi, LE, wrist, thumb

theratogs should be used before what age

6-7 years old

purpose of stabilizing pressure input orthoses (SPIO)

mimic deep pressure sensory therapy

how do SPIOs differ from theratogs

primarily are used to improve alignment and stability with sensory input being secondary

indications for SPIOs

severe hypotonia, SI issues, moderate to severe hypotonia that is compensatory for poor deep sensation, tone fluctuations

types of SPIOs

vest, unitard, pants, shirt, gloves

purpose of hip helpers

improve excessive hip abduction and improve rotational movement and limit "W" sitting in babies who are developing their movement skills

indications for hip helpers

excessive hip abduction, low muscle tone, premature infants, Down Syndrome, developmental delay