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Finally TheraSuitTM and training are available for Therapists and Parents

Therasuit LLC offers a new and exciting opportunity for parents and therapists who are interested in Suit Therapy™ for children with Cerebral Palsy and other neuro-develpomental disorders.

 

We offer training and purchase of the TheraSuit™ (patent pending) and Universal Exercises Unit to both parents and therapists. Our mission is to make Suit Therapy™ and TheraSuit™ available to thousands of children around the United States. We believe that all the children will benefit from having the TheraSuit™ at home. We would like to give therapists an opportunity to learn this new, unique and effective approach to treat children and also implement it in their clinics.

Therasuit LLC offers:

Free multimedia presentations On site for parent, hospitals and organizations Presenting and promoting - Intensive model of Pediatric Physical Therapy and Suit Therapy
   
Training Therasuit provides hands-on training for parents and therapists. Our training center is located in Michigan. Therasuit LLC also provides on site training. Training courses are provided in very small groups to maintain high quality of training. Both parents and therapists have opportunity to try TheraSuit.
   
Equipment

Universal Exercise Unit

TheraSuit
   
Consultation Therasuit LLC serves as a consultant and advisor for professionals and other individuals who consider opening facilities providing Intensive and Suit Therapy.


TheraSuit™
 
TheraSuit is a soft dynamic orthotic designed to treat patients with Cerebral Palsy and other neuromotor disorders

Therassuit LLC is the only one company in USA importing and selling (made in Europe) - TheraSuits and Universal Exercise Units.

 

We offer TheraSuit in 4 sizes.
   
small (yellow) 3-5 years old, 34" - 44" tall ·  
medium (red) 5-8 years old, 44" - 51"  
tall · large (green) 8-12 years old, 51" - 56" tall  
x-large (blue) 12 - adulthood, 56" - 66" tall  
TheraSuit™ consists of : · cap · west · shorts · knee pads · shoe attachments · elastic connectors

Indications:

Cerebral Palsy Ataxia
Developmental delays Atethosis
Traumatic Brain Injury Spasticity (increased muscle tone)
Post stroke (CVA) Hypotonia (low muscle tone)

Benefits

Re-trains central nervous system Helps to decrease contractions
Through vertical loading over the hip joint improves hip alignment Improves bone density
Restore ontogenic development Promotes development of both fine and gross motor skills
Improves speech production and it's fluency through head control and trunk support Provide resistance to strong muscles to further enhance strengthening
Provides external stabilization Improves body and spatial awareness
Normalizes muscle tone Improves coordination
Aligns the body to as close to normal as possible Supports weak muscles
Provides dynamic correction Decreases uncontrolled movement in ataxia and athethosis
Normalizes (corrects) gait pattern Improves balance
Provides tactile stimulation Influences vestibular system

Universal Exercise Unit Universal Exercise Unit (UEU)

UEU is utilized in two different ways

1. System of pulleys and suspensions using treatment bed or chair

2. Suspension system (called "Spider cage") in the middle of the cage using the belt and elastic cords

Indications

· Pediatric patients · Post - stroke victims (CVA) · Post - trauma · Central Nerve System disorders · Cerebral Palsy · Traumatic Brain Injury · Geriatric population · Rheumatoid arthritis (the type of suspension can be used to provide joint distraction therefore decrease forces acting on the joint itself and eliminating pain and further joint damage) · Sport injuries · Orthopedic patients · Vestibular disorders · Sensory Integration Disturbances · Burns · Fractures - early stages in rehabilitation · Down Syndrome · Spina Bifida · Developmental delays

Benefits
Increase strength · Increase range of motion (active and passive range of motion)) · Isolate desired (weakened) muscle or muscles group and strengthen it to enable the function · Eliminate gravitational forces acting up on body, to facilitate weak muscle group and active movement · Obtain measurable gains in muscle strength and flexibility · Improve balance · Improve coordination · Focus on particular functional skills · Promote developmental milestones · Facilitate upright position in any position · Partial or full weight bearing · Very early postoperative rehabilitation · Promote motor learning and motor planning · Provide variety of sensory-integration techniques · Develop sense of security and success · "Load" or "unload" the exercised joints (joints distraction or compression) · Promote independence and overall improved physical image - otherwise "self confidence"


Therasuit LLC
3054 Moon Lake Dr.
West Bloomfield , MI 48323
Phone/Fax 248 865-9549

E-mail suittherapy@aol.com
Web site www.suittherapy.com

Contact hours Mon. - Fri. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET

Management of TheraSuit LLC

Therasuit LLC Therasuit LLC was established in 2002 by Izabela and Richard Koscielny. Therasuit LLC is promoting intensive pediatric physical therapy approach combining different methods, techniques and tools.


Izabela Koscielny Holds a Master degree as a Physical Therapist from Academy of Physical Education in Poland. Izabela has 13 years of experience in the pediatric physical therapy field. Izabela holds a certificate of training in using the suit method of treatment. She was managing Euromed operations in the United States from 1997-1999. She served as a Program Coordinator in North Oakland Medical Center - EuroPeds clinic in Michigan from 1999 - 2002. In June 2002, she established with husband Richard Therasuit LLC Company offering continuing education courses, consulting , equipment and helps to open new facilities providing intensive pediatric therapy . Richard Koscielny He holds a Master degree as a Physical Therapist and Physical Education Teacher from the Academy of Physical Education in Poland.

Richard Koscielny's 14 years of experience in the pediatric physical therapy field comes from extensive training and personal experience. He managed the Euromed operations in USA from 1997-1999. . He was a Director of North Oakalnd Medical Center -EuroPeds clinic from 1999 - 2002. Since June, 2002 Richard together with Izabela manages the Therasuit LLC Company.

Suit Therapy Clinics in USA
FLORIDA
SUNSHINE THERAPY 18639 S. W. 107 Avenue
Miami, FL 33157 305-259-4778
Therapists: Patricia Gonzalez, Sherry Hudson
www.sunshinetherapy.com
GEORGIA
KIDS IN MOTION 126 Enterprise Path Suite 101
Hiram, GA 30141 770 943-7979
Therapist: Sharon Gaiter motionkids@aol.com
IOWA
TEAM REHAB, L.C. 516 Montgomery St.
Decorah, IA 52101 563 382-4770
Therapist: Lisa Krieg lisa@teamrehab.org
MISSOURI
S.T.A.R. PEDS 152 Lemay Ferry Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63125 314-894-1861
Therapist: Jennifer Noelker
www.starpeds.com info@starpeds.com
NEW JERSEY
FREE MOTION - REHABILITATION CENTER 530 New Friendship Road
Howell, NJ 07731 732-901-8844
Therapist: Laura Partnoyute
ptlp97@yahoo.com
NEW YORK
SPACE SUIT OF NEW YORK 2000 New York Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11210 718 338-8777
Therapist: Frida Guttman
TEXAS
EuroPROS PROS Pediatric Therapies 230 Spring Hill Dr, Suite 155
Huston , TX 77380 281 364-9695
Therapist: Charlotte Ozment
 



List of Training /Courses and Presentation -
December 2002 - West Bloomfield, MI -
December 2002 - Chicago, Il -
January 2003 - San Francisco, CA -
January 2003 - New York, NY

Disclaimer Therasuit and Suit Therapy are trademarks of Therasuit LLC in the United States. TheraSuit (patent pending) is a device fully designed and owned by owners of Therasuit LLC.


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