...offering positive results for children with disabilities
Euro-Team Therapy is an intensive physical therapy approach to treating children with disabilities. Sessions include two, three, and four weeks of therpapy aimed at specific motor strengthening with the use of a soft dynamic proprioceptive orthosis known as the TheraSuit. Additional tools utilized include the Universal Exercise Unit, pulleys, bungee cords, and strength training equipment. Team Rehab began offering Euro-Team therapy in the spring of 2003 in its state-of-the-art wellness and rehabilitation center. The therapy sessions make use of Team Rehab's therapeutic pool, gym, treadmills, and a variety of handicap-accessible Cybex equipment.
The TheraSuit was created by Izabela and Richard Koscielny in 2002 as a holistic approach to treatment for children afflicted with any number of neurological disorders. This suit helps align the body as close to normal as possible and helps reestablish correct postural alignment that plays a crucial role in normalizing muscle tone, sensory and vestibular function. The TheraSuit is registered with the FDA and meets all requirements and regulations. It has been safely and effectively used by therapists as well as parents for the past 6 years. For more information please visit the TheraSuit LLC website listed below under helpful links.
IS YOUR CHILD ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM?
Children must get medical clearance in the form of a written physician's order to attend and participate in an intensive program. X-rays of your child's hips are required within 6 months prior to starting the program to assess hip stability. Because of the high level of therapy that is completed, please review the following precautions:
Contraindications
- Hip subluxations greater than 30%
- Severe scoliosis
Precautions
- Heart conditions
- Uncontrolled seizure activities
- Hip subluxations less than 30%
- Hydrocephalus (VP shunt)
- Diabetes
- Kidney problems
- High blood pressure
- Under 2 years of age
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST EURO-TEAM PATIENTS AND THEIR PARENTS...
OUR THERAPISTS
Euro-Team was founded and is managed by physical therapists, all of whom are trained in the TheraSuit Method of treatment. We have a wide variety of specializations in treatment techniques including, neuro-developmental therapy, vestibular therapy, strengthening and conditioning, gait training, balance training, and the Universal Exercise Unit (to name a few). We strive to keep up with new and changing treatment strategies by attending continuing education courses. Together we have more than 47 years of experience treating pediatric patients.
Lisa Krieg, MPT Pediatric therapist certified in the use of the TheraSuit from Michigan. Traveled to Poland prior to starting the Euro-Team program at Team Rehab to see the latest techniques and strategies associated with suit therapy.
Sandy Larson, PT Pediatric therapist specialized in Neuro-Developmental techniques as well as core strengthening. Has also worked in the school enviroment and is trained in suit therapy.
Lindsey Shay, MSPT Pediatric therapist certified in the Universal Exercise Unit and Pulley Exercises from Michigan. Has also been trained in suit therapy. In addition to pediatrics, continues to work in the orthopedic and aquatic therapy fields.
Carol Bentley-Iverson, MT Trained in several massage techniques including cranial-sacral.
Included in the Euro-Team program is...
OUR TRAINERS
Lori Elwood
Kristen Olson
Diane Tappe
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Program Specifics
Each program is designed to fit the needs of the child, so program details may vary.
The programs may include:
- Massage
- Strength training and conditioning within a Universal Exercise Unit (UEU), utilizing weights and pulleys, 8 horizontal, and 4 vertical bungee cords for therapeutic exercise, vestibular rehabilitation and neurological rehabilitation to prepare the child's body for movement.
- Balance and gait training, functional and neurological movement, and transitional exercise within a Therasuit™ . Use of assisted devices such as Rifton Walkers, crutches, and a partial weight bearing apparatus known as the Lite Gait Walker are utilized during gait training.
- Overhead bungee cords on a sliding track allows for jumping, squatting, balance and gait training.
- Strength training with appropriate Cybex equipment and treadmills
- Aqua therapy within our therapeutic pool when appropriate.
- Muscle specific training with pulleys, weights, and a suspension system for arms and legs while in a supine, prone, or sideling position.
Cost
Traditional 3-Week Program (4.5 hours/day)$6397.00
New 4-Week Program (4.5 hours/day)
$8532.00
2-week Program (4.5 hours/day)
$4,262.00
1-week Program (4.5 hours/day)
$2,127.00
For more information, call 563-382-4770 and request our newsletter for current information regarding Euro-Team program options
Training is available for learning
how to use the Therasuit™. The training is offered at no
extra cost if the child is participating in a 3 or 4 week
program. For parents interested in learning how to use the
suit, but do not have child enrolled in a 3 or 4 week program,
training is also available. Please contact Team Rehab for specific
costs and details.
*families are responsible for the purchase of their own Therasuit™.*
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