The TheraSuit was designed in 2002 by Richard and Izabela Koscielny, physical therapists, parents of child with cerebral palsy and the owners of Therasuit LLC company. TheraSuit is exclusively manufactured, imported and distributed by Therasuit LLC. TheraSuit was created to be used by therapists and parents alike, both during therapy time and out of the clinical setting and is currently offered at more than 161 clinics around the world.

The Therapy Place is only 1 out of only 2 clinics in South Carolina
who provide both TheraSuit® and TheraSuit® Method.

What is TheraSuit® and TheraSuit® Method?

TheraSuit® and the TheraSuit Method® is an Intensive Physical Therapy Program, offered for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week for 3 weeks. 

This program will utilize The TheraSuit Method®, a holistic approach to treatment for those with neurological disorders like Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. The key element of this method is an intensive strengthening program established for the participant based on his individual needs, strengths and weaknesses. TheraSuit Method® is based on an intensive and specific exercise program aimed at the elimination of pathological reflexes and establishing new, correct, and functional patterns of movements. This intensive program is essential to provide consistency of therapeutic intervention and increased repetition of exercises necessary for significant muscle and neurological retraining.

TheraSuit Method® utilizes various tools and exercises, including the TheraSuit® and Universal Exercise Unit. The TheraSuit® is a breathable, soft dynamic orthotic used to improve and change proprioception, reduce pathological reflexes, restore physiological muscle synergies and load the entire body with weight similar to a reaction of our muscles to the gravitational forces. Universal Exercise Unit is used to train and isolate desired patterns of movement to specifically strengthen the muscle groups responsible for that movement. Universal Exercise Unit works to improve range of motion, muscle strength and joint flexibility, as well as functional skills.

This program is provided on a one-on-one basis with a licensed, TheraSuit® certified physical therapist.

A home program will be provided, and updated at each session for improved daily carryover to the home environment.  After completion of the intensive program, a complete, individualized program will be provided with detailed education to the patient and parent.

A licensed, TheraSuit® certified physical therapist must screen, evaluate and recommend the patient for inclusion in the program. The candidate must meet one or more of the indications, not meet any of the following contraindications and be cleared if he/she meets any of precautions. For a complete list of requirements and precautions, please refer to TheraSuit Summary.

All recommendations must be signed by the child’s pediatrician for medical clearance, with the physical therapist’s recommendation, for inclusion in this intensive therapy program.

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