The Universal Exercise Unit, also known as the 'cage' or 'spider', plays a vital role in therapy for children with CP.
Using a pulley system, the cage provides low grade resistance and allows therapists to isolate a particular muscle group. This therapy is used to strengthen weak muscles and improve muscle flexibility and tone.
Using a pulley system, the cage provides low grade resistance and allows therapists to isolate a particular muscle group. This therapy is used to strengthen weak muscles and improve muscle flexibility and tone.
When the cage is outfitted with bungee cords, it is referred to as a 'spider'. Wearing a belt that the bungees connect to, children are able to jump, fly and flip. These exercises promote balance, coordination, and sensory motor integration.
In this CP Discovery interview, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Noreen Scott, discusses the Universal Exercise Unit and demonstrates how it is used.
The Universal Exercise Unit costs approximately $5500.00. Parents should be trained in it's use before purchase.
Noreen encourages parents who buy the cage to have a trained therapist work with the child.
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