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Finally TheraSuitTM
and training are available for Therapists and Parents
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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.
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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.
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Therasuit
LLC offers:
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multimedia presentations |
On site for parent,
hospitals and organizations Presenting and promoting - Intensive
model of Pediatric Physical Therapy and Suit Therapy |
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| 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. |
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| Equipment |
Universal
Exercise Unit
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TheraSuit |
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| Consultation |
Therasuit LLC serves
as a consultant and advisor for professionals and other individuals
who consider opening facilities providing Intensive and Suit
Therapy. |
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TheraSuit™
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TheraSuit is a soft dynamic
orthotic designed to treat patients with Cerebral Palsy and
other neuromotor disorders |
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Therassuit LLC is the only one company
in USA importing and selling (made in Europe) - TheraSuits
and Universal Exercise Units.
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We offer TheraSuit
in 4 sizes.
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| small (yellow) 3-5 years old,
34" - 44" tall · |
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| medium (red) 5-8 years old,
44" - 51" |
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| tall · large (green) 8-12 years
old, 51" - 56" tall |
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| x-large (blue)
12 - adulthood, 56" - 66" tall |
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| 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
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| 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
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Universal Exercise Unit Universal
Exercise Unit (UEU)
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UEU is utilized in two
different ways
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1. System of pulleys and suspensions using treatment bed or
chair
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2. Suspension system (called "Spider cage") in the middle of
the cage using the belt and elastic cords |
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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"
Management
of TheraSuit LLC
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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.
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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.
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Suit
Therapy Clinics in USA
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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
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IOWA
TEAM REHAB, L.C. 516 Montgomery St.
Decorah, IA 52101 563 382-4770
Therapist: Lisa Krieg lisa@teamrehab.org
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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
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NEW JERSEY
FREE MOTION - REHABILITATION CENTER 530 New Friendship Road
Howell, NJ 07731 732-901-8844
Therapist: Laura Partnoyute
ptlp97@yahoo.com
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NEW YORK
SPACE SUIT OF NEW YORK 2000 New York Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11210
718 338-8777
Therapist: Frida Guttman
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TEXAS
EuroPROS PROS Pediatric Therapies 230 Spring Hill Dr, Suite
155
Huston , TX 77380 281 364-9695
Therapist: Charlotte Ozment |
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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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