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 […]
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 […]
The capacity of growing bone, muscle, ligament, connective tissue, and all other soft tissues to adapt to use history is well known, while the physiologic mechanisms that operate to effect the adaptations remain under investigation. Scientists are using new imaging technologies to observe tissue microstructure and to appreciate changes under various conditions or use. [1,2] […]
Kinesiology is the study of the anatomy of movement with a focus on muscle recruitment strategies used in executing – and optimizing – functional tasks. Effective muscle action depends upon the status of brain function, somatosensory input, and postural control or stability maintaining functioning postures. Optimum muscle function occurs in the presence of optimum joint […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The typical TheraTogs client receives up to 10 hours of wearable therapy every day!
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What Are Clinician Points?
Our new Clinician Points system is a “thank you” to clinicians and providers who help us do a better job of serving the rehab community. You can earn Points in a number of ways:
Responding to feedback or data-gathering surveys
Submitting Patient Profile or Outcomes data
Submitting Product Registration info
Hosting or sponsoring inservice webinars, Q&A sessions, or other events
Submitting testimonial statements, images, or videos
How Does it Work?
We track your Points total as a component of your website login account. You can access your current Points total whenever you’re logged in – just select the Clinician Points link in the side menu of your Workbench.
What Are They Good For?
You can apply your Points to the purchase of any of the useful supplies and accessories offered in the Points catalog. Each point is worth $___ USD. You can apply points in any amount up to the total of your order (not including shipping and handling).
Product Quality - Reporting Tips
The Lot Code and Product ID are imprinted on the foam layer of your TankTop and Hipster garment pieces.
The Lot Code looks like this: [photo]
The Product ID looks like this: [photo]
Note that the Product ID has two parts: the Part Number and a Unique Device Identifier number.
Photos (phone snaps are fine) are very helpful. You can upload them to the Report form, or message them to [email protected].
Please include all this information in your Product Quality Report!
