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Research

1. Intensive Therapy Combined with Strengthening Exercises Using the Thera Suit in a Child  with CP:  A Case Report ©
     Elizabeth C S Datorre, PT, DPT, MSPT, ATC 

2. Preliminary SuitAbility Results
    Easter Seals DuPage, Illinois 

3. "New Therapies for CP and Brain Injured Individuals"
    (HBOT and TheraSuit Method for Adults with CP; Case Study)
                                                    

4. EFFECTIVENESS OF THERASUIT METHOD AND THE THERASUIT™ PILOT STUDY  
     RESULTS OF THE INTENSIVE EXERCISE PROGRAM IN THE PEDIATRIC CEREBRAL PALSY POPULATION
     Richard Koscielny and Izabela Koscielny, Pediatric Fitness Center, Michigan

5. EFFECTS OF AN INTENSIVE THERAPY PROTOCOL ON CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
    Carr, Panthea M,; Kolobe, Thubi A.; O'Connel, Laurie; Williams, Sammy
     Rehabilitation Science, University of Oklahoma Health
     Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
     Easter Seals Du Page, Villa Park, IL

6. INTENSIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR TWO CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
    Braswell, Jennifer; Benedcit, Anna; Chapman, Corinne; Steed, Lisa; York, Sheree C.
     Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
     Physical Therapy, Children's Health System, Birmingham, AL
 

Additional References
Intensive Therapy References

  1. Trahan J and Malouin F: Intermittent Intensive Physiotherapy In Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study. Dev Med Child Neurol Apr; 44(4): 233-9, 2002.
  2. Bower E and Mclellan DL: Effect Of Increased Exposure To Physiotherapy On Skill Acquisition Of Children With Cerebral Palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol Jan; 34(1): 25-39, 1992.
  3. Bower E Et Al; A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Different Intensities Of Physiotherapy And Different Goal-Setting Procedures In 44 Children With Cerebral Palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 38(3): 226-37, 1996.
  4. Bower E Et Al: Randomized Controlled Trial Of Physiotherapy In 56 Children With Cerebral Palsy Followed For 18 Months. Dev Med Child Neurol Jan; 43 (1): 4-15, 2001.
SUIT Therapy References
  1. Shvarkov SB Et Al: New Approaches To The Rehabilitation Of Patients With Neurological Movement Defects. Neurosci Behav Phys 27(6): 644-7, 1997.
  2. Semenova KA: Basis For A Method Of Dynamic Proprioceptive Correction In The Restorative Treatment Of Patients With Residual Stage Infantile Cerebral Palsy. Neurosci Behav Phys 27(6): 639-43, 1997.
  3. Sologubov EG Et Al: Role Of Vestibular And Visual Analyzers In Changes Of Postural Activity Of Patients With Childhood Cerebral Palsy In The Process Of Treatment With Space Technology. Aviakosm Ekolog Med 29(5): 30-4, 1995.
  4. Semenova KA Et Al: The Influence Of The LK-92 "" Treatment Loading Suit On Electro-Neuro-Myographic Characteristics In Patients With Infantile Cerebral Paralysis. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 98(9): 22-5, 1998.
  5. Nemkova SA Et Al: New Possibilities Of The Use Of Space Technologies In The Treatment Of Children With Injuries Of The Central Nervous System. Aviakosm Ekolog Med 36(3): 55-8, 2002.
  6. Nemkova SA Et Al: Regulation Of Vertical Posture In Patients With Children's Cerebral Paralysis Treated With The Method Of Proprioceptive Correction. Aviakosm Ekolog Med 34(6): 40-6, 2000.
  7. Sologubov EG Et Al: The Significance Of Visual Analyzer In Controlling The Standing Posture In Individuals With The Spastic Form Of Child Cerebral Paralysis While Wearing "" Suit. Aviakosm Ekolog Med 30(6): 8-13, 1996
  8. Iavorskii Ab Et Al: The Influence Of Space Loading Suits On Interhemispheric Asymmetry Of The Brain In Infantile Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 98(9): 26-9, 1998.
  9. Iavorskii AB Et Al: Changes In Individual Profiles Of Cerebral Hemispheric Asymmetry During Somatosensory Stimulation Due To Wearing Of G-Suits By Healthy Adults And Children. Aviakosm Ekolog Med 31(6): 18-23, 1997
  10. Sheinkman OG: The Influence Of The Correction Of Motor Disorders On The Functional Status Of The Brain In Infantile Cerebral Palsy. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 100(3): 28-32, 2000.
  11. Nemkova SA Et Al: Individual profile of functional asymmetries in children with cerebral palsy in application of medical training suit. Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 101(7): 31-4, 2001
  12. Semenova KA: The validation of a method of dynamic proprioceptive correction for the rehabilitative treatment of patients with the residual stage fo infantile cerebral palsy. Zh Nevropatol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova 96(3): 47-50, 1996
  13. Barer AS Et Al: Effect Of Lading Suit, Penguin On Human Metabolism During Movements. Aviakosm Ekolog Med 32(4): 4-8, 1998
Related SUIT Therapy References
  1. Nicholson JH, Et Al: Assessment Of Upper-Limb Function And Movement In Children With Cerebral Palsy Wearing Lycra Garments. Dev Med Child Neuro 43(6): 384-91, 2001.
  2. Gracies JM, Et Al: Lycra Garments Designed For Patients With Upper Limb Spasticity: Mechanical Effects In Normal Subjects. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 78(10): 1066-71,1997.
  3. Gracies Jm, Et Al: Short-Term Effects Of Dynamic Lycra Splints On Upper Limb In Hemiplegic Patients. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. Dec; 81(12): 1547-55,2000.
  4. Blair E, Et Al: A Study Of A Dynamic Proximal Stability Splint In The Management Of Children With Cerebral Palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 37(6): 544-54,1995.
  5. Kerem Et Al: Effects Of Johnstone Pressure Splints Combined With Neurodevelopmental Therapy On Spasticity And Cutaneous Sensory Inputs In Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol 43(5): 307-13, 2001.
  6. Rennie DJ, Et Al. An Evaluation Of Lycra Garments In The Lower Limb Using 3-D Gait Analysis And Functional Assessment (PEDI) . Gait Posture 12(1): 1-6, 2000.