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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