Primary Indications for the PediaSuit Protocol^tm

• • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental delays
  • Autism - DAY PROGRAM FOR AUTISM
    
  • Ataxia
  • Athetosis
  • Hypertonia (spasticity)
  • Hypotonia (low motor tone)
  • Autism
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Sensory Integration Disturbances
  • Down Syndrome
  • Post - stroke (CVA)
  • Post - trauma
  • Central Nervous System disorders
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (this type of suspension can be used to provide joint distraction, therefore it decreases the forces acting on the joint itself and helps eliminate pain and further joint damage)
  • Sport injuries
  • Orthopedic patients
  • Vestibular disorders
  • Burns
  • Fractures - early stages in rehabilitation
  • Spina Bifida

The Benefits of the PediaSuit Protocol^tm

• • Re-trains the central nervous system
  • Restores ontogenetic development
  • Provides external stabilization
  • Normalizes muscle tone
  • Aligns the body to as close to normal as possible
  • Provides dynamic correction
  • Normalizes (corrects) gait pattern
  • Provides tactile stimulation
  • Influences vestibular system
  • Improves balance
  • Improves coordination
  • Decreases uncontrolled movement in ataxia and athetosis
  • Improves body and spatial awareness
  • Supports weak muscles
  • Provides resistance to strong muscles to further enhance strength
  • Improves speech production and its fluency through head and trunk support
  • Promotes development of both fine and gross motor skills
  • Improves bone density
  • Helps to decrease contractures
  • Improves hip alignment