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Cerebral Palsy
Developmental delays
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
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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
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