Medical Information Regarding TheraTogs
 An FDA-registered Class I medical device, TheraTogs are designed to provide gentle, prolonged muscle stretch and alignment guidance that replicates the manual positioning and supervised therapy that the rehab clinician offers in a typical session.
The clinician uses TheraTogs to extend the benefits of this all-too-short (and probably too infrequent) rehab session into the client's daylong activities - and the client gains thousands of additional repetitions in corrected alignment or position.
The biomechanical or sensorimotor principles behind a TheraTogs garment-and-strapping application are thus the same principles that supported the therapy session that preceded it. TheraTogs serves as "body training underwear" that's customized by the clinician for the wearer's specific needs.
In short:
Therapeutic principles/protocols expressed via garment+strapping = Wearable Therapy
Note: As simple as they are in concept, TheraTogs are not an off-the-shelf orthopedic softgoods product that can be "figured out" and used effectively and safely by the typical layperson. Every TheraTogs package is labeled with the reminder that the system must be used under the direction of a licensed rehab professional.
Medical Information On Our Website
To address the needs of the information-seeking clinician or caregiver regarding the effectiveness, selection, and application of TheraTogs, we have compiled the following collection of medical information:
| Page/Resource |
Primarily for... |
Description |
| Indications |
Clinicians |
Lists typical neuromotor or sensory indications and the most likely TheraTogs model(s) used to address them. |
| Diagnoses |
Caregivers |
Lists typical diagnoses (such as CP, ataxia, BPI) and the most likely corresponding TheraTogs model(s). Also offers links to medical reference websites, caregiver organizations, and research associations. |
| Applications |
Clinicians |
A quick-reference list of common TheraTogs garment-and-strapping applications for different parts of the body. |
| Contraindications |
Clinicians |
Short descriptions of the few (and common-sense) limitations on the use of TheraTogs, primarily having to do with compression of the chest and torso. |
| Research Section |
All |
Separate topic section offering links and descriptions of the researched prepared or published to support TheraTogs applications or principles. |
| Case Studies |
All |
Case study presentations and publications regarding the use and effectiveness of TheraTogs applications. |
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