Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect; approximately 8 babies are born in the United States each day with a spina bifida diagnosis. Functional outcomes vary with the location of the lesion and the injury to the nerves. How TheraTogs Can Help If you can correct a postural or movement problem with your […]
biomechanics
Developmental Delay Basics
How TheraTogs Can Help with Managing Developmental Delay Competent limb use begins with trunk and pelvic alignment and control and with adequate body awareness and sensory input. Therefore, regardless of the cause or level of severity of a delay in development, we recommend beginning to use TheraTogs garments to support the acquisition of these fundamental, […]
Cerebral Palsy (CP) Basics
How TheraTogs Can Help with the Management of Clients with Cerebral Palsy Competent limb use begins with trunk and pelvic alignment and control and adequate body awareness and sensory input. Therefore, regardless of the CP subtype or level of severity, we recommend beginning to use TheraTogs garments to support the acquisition of these fundamental, core […]
Biomechanics
Biomechanics is the science and study of and the influences of forces imposed upon the body while maintaining postures and during movement. The field of biomechanics examines the effects on motions and energy cost of such factors as the features of body alignment, the base of support (BOS), the location of the body center of […]
Hypotonia
Hypo (low) tonia (tone or tension in muscles) is evident in a state of hypermobility of the trunk and limb joints. How TheraTogs Can Help Generalized hypotonia diminishes the function of the somatosensory (position and movement) receptors in joints and muscles, contributing to delays and deficits in the development of postural control and gross motor […]
Down Syndrome
How TheraTogs Can Help TheraTogs garments deliver the enhanced somatosensory input and gentle mechanical stability of a customized body hug. Strapping is available to improve the alignment of the spine and pelvis, to shorten long muscles – usually abdominals – to allow them to work in shortened state, and to reduce the functioning base of […]
Mechanisms of Action: Overview
TheraTogs™ orthotic systems are comprised of elasticized undergarments and a selection of straps that can be applied to the body and limbs to help to carry on the effects of a successful therapy session into daily life. The primary premise for deciding whether TheraTogs systems are appropriate for any client is this: If the clinician […]
Strength Deficit
Weakness is defined as a lack of strength and the inability to generate normal voluntary force in a muscle.[1] It is a feature of several neuromotor disorders that are characterized by faulty movements, altered muscle tone, and postural and joint malalignments – the latter a causative factor without neural concerns. [2],[3],[4] Weakness is a also common aspect […]
Quadriplegic CP
Quadriplegic CP is a subcategory of cerebral palsy (CP) that pertains to those who show a functional deficit (paresis) in the trunk, neck, and all 4 (quad) extremities. Quadriplegia occurs in approximately 6% of the population of children with CP.[1] Many of this group of children are severely involved. How TheraTogs Can Help TheraTogs […]