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The name "'''Spider cage'''" was given by children who were being treated in suspension system with bungee cords. | The name "'''Spider cage'''" was given by children who were being treated in suspension system with bungee cords. | ||
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=== Therasuit === | === Therasuit === | ||
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== How it works == | == How it works == | ||
Patient is | Patient is suspended in between the cage with the help of cords and therasuit. Cords are dynamic and provides an appropriate amount of support with the help of which patient can perform movement independently. Like this patient can perform many exercises like crawling, standing, jumping in spider cage. Performing these exercises in full or partial weight bearing will allow patient to improve sensory integration, developing sense of security and mastering respective activities. | ||
Spider cage can be used when a therapist have following goals to work on: | Spider cage can be used when a therapist have following goals to work on: | ||
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*To increase muscle strength | *To increase muscle strength | ||
*To prevent muscle atrophies and contractures | *To prevent muscle atrophies and contractures | ||
*To increase passive and | *To increase passive and active ranges of joints | ||
*To improve balance and co-ordination | *To improve balance and co-ordination | ||
*To improve muscle flexibility | *To improve muscle flexibility | ||
== Indications == | == Indications == | ||
* | *Pediatric patients with Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular disorders, Down's Syndrome and Developmental Delay | ||
*Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) | *Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) | ||
*Head injury | *Head injury | ||
*Musculoskeletal disorders including sports injury, rehabilitation following fractures | *Musculoskeletal disorders including sports injury, rehabilitation following fractures | ||
*Rheumatoid Arthritis | *Rheumatoid Arthritis | ||
== Advantages == | == Advantages == | ||
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*Provides sensory integration | *Provides sensory integration | ||
*Loading and unloading exercises can be done for joint compression and joint distraction | *Loading and unloading exercises can be done for joint compression and joint distraction | ||
== Research == | == Research == | ||
Revision as of 06:50, 14 October 2021
Description[edit | edit source]
Spider Cage is a part of universal exercise unit .Spider cage is a suspension system, which works with use of belts, elastic cords and therasuits ( therasuits especially for cerebral palsy).
The name "Spider cage" was given by children who were being treated in suspension system with bungee cords.
Equipment Used[edit | edit source]
Therasuit[edit | edit source]
How it works[edit | edit source]
Patient is suspended in between the cage with the help of cords and therasuit. Cords are dynamic and provides an appropriate amount of support with the help of which patient can perform movement independently. Like this patient can perform many exercises like crawling, standing, jumping in spider cage. Performing these exercises in full or partial weight bearing will allow patient to improve sensory integration, developing sense of security and mastering respective activities.
Spider cage can be used when a therapist have following goals to work on:
- To increase muscle strength
- To prevent muscle atrophies and contractures
- To increase passive and active ranges of joints
- To improve balance and co-ordination
- To improve muscle flexibility
Indications[edit | edit source]
- Pediatric patients with Cerebral Palsy, Neuromuscular disorders, Down's Syndrome and Developmental Delay
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
- Head injury
- Musculoskeletal disorders including sports injury, rehabilitation following fractures
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Advantages[edit | edit source]
- Improves strength and flexibility of muscles
- Improves balance and co-ordination
- Promote active ranges of motion of joints
- Helpful in post traumatic rehabilitation
- Promotes motor learning and motor planing
- Promotes movement with partial or full weight bearing
- Provides sensory integration
- Loading and unloading exercises can be done for joint compression and joint distraction
Research[edit | edit source]
- The Importance of Strengthening by Richard Koscielny PT
| January 2010 | Rehab Management http://www.suittherapy.com/pdf%20research/TheraSuit%20article%20strengthening%202010.pdf
- New Therapies for CP and Brain Injured Individuals"
(HBOT and TheraSuit Method for Adults with CP; Case Study) http://www.suittherapy.com/images/HBOT%20THERASUIT%20FOR%20ADULTS.pdf - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110863011000565
- http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110863011000589
<Universal Exercise Unit (UEU), TheraSuit http://www.suittherapy.com>m
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References[edit | edit source]
- <Universal Exercise Unit (UEU), TheraSuit http://www.suittherapy.com>m
- <Google scholar>