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Revision as of 07:19, 14 October 2021
Description[edit|edit source]
Spider Cage is a part of universal exercise unit. Spider cage is a suspension system, which works with use of belts, elastic cords and therasuits (therasuits especially for cerebral palsy)[1].
The name "Spider cage" was given by children who were being treated in suspension system with bungee cords.
Equipment Used[edit|edit source]
Therasuit[edit|edit source]
何w it works[edit|edit source]
Patient is suspended in between the cage with the help of cords and therasuit. Cords are dynamic and provides an appropriate amount of support with the help of which patient can perform movement independently.[2]Like this patient can perform many exercises like crawling, standing, jumping in spider cage. Performing these exercises in full or partial weight bearing will allow patient to improve sensory integration, developing sense of security and mastering respective activities.[3]
Spider cage can be used when a therapist have following goals to work on:
- To increase muscle strength
- To prevent muscle atrophies and contractures
- To increase passive and active ranges of joints
- To improve balance and co-ordination
- To improve muscle flexibility
Indications[edit|edit source]
- Pediatric patients with Cerebral Palsy[1], Neuromuscular disorders, Down's Syndrome and Developmental Delay
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
- Head injury
- Musculoskeletal disorders including sports injury, rehabilitation following fractures
- 类风湿性关节炎
Advantages[edit|edit source]
- Improves strength and flexibility of muscles
- Improves balance and co-ordination
- Promote active ranges of motion of joints
- Helpful in post traumatic rehabilitation
- 促进运动学习和运动规划
- Promotes movement with partial or full weight bearing
- Provides sensory integration
- Loading and unloading exercises can be done for joint compression and joint distraction[4]
进一步Reading[edit|edit source]
- New Therapies for CP and Brain Injured Individuals(HBOT and TheraSuit Method for Adults with CP; Case Study)
- Effect of vibration versus suspension therapy on balance in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy
- Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
References[edit|edit source]
- ↑1.01.1Afzal F, Gulraiz Q, Manzoor S.Role of Spider Cage in Motor Control in Cerebral Palsy.Int J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017;5(420):2.
- ↑TheraSuit method. Intensive Neuro-Functional Strengthening Program. Available fromhttp://www.suittherapy.com/[last accessed 13/10/2021]
- ↑Richard Koscielny, PT. Importance of strengthening. | January 2010 | Rehab Management. Available fromhttps://revivo.ca/pdf/TheraSuit%20article%20strengthening%202010.pdf[last accessed 13/10/2021]
- ↑Emara HA, El-Gohary TM, Al-Johany AA.Effect of body-weight suspension training versus treadmill training on gross motor abilities of children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine. 2016 Feb 4;52(3):356-63.
