We recently sat down with Lee Taylor, CEO from Telluride, Colorado in our offices located
in rural northeast Georgia to discuss the exciting new products that were to be released in mid-
October through our company. Mr. Taylor took the time to describe the TheraTogs ULTRA
product line, featuring the new GoldTone™ fabric - developed specifically for neuromotor
retraining Posture & Torso Alignment (PTA) System - the 'starter kit' for successful TheraTogs
improvements. We are proud to carry a diverse selection of TheraTogs including these newest
items. For more information on ordering from Rehabmart please see our product links at the end
of this article.

 

 

TheraTogs are one of the most innovative, versatile and progressive modalities available for
physical and occupational therapy practices. TheraTogs are a live-in exo-muscular system for
neuromotor, postural, and sensory training. The system provides a versatile, flexible approach
to addressing and managing mobility, sensory input, and stability issues. This form of wearable
therapy in the form of lightweight, washable garments and straps, is like bringing your therapist
home with you, to school with your child, and into the patient' s everyday life where they are
the most comfortable and able to heal. Repetition is the key to success in almost any kind of
therapy, and TheraTogs maximizes on thousands of repeated corrected motions to " retrain" the
body of the wearer over the course of time. Time that is better spent outside of a clinical setting,
and much less expensive! The typical TheraTogs client receives up to 16 hours of wearable
therapy every day! " Wear it, live it, learn it," is what Lee and Beverly have been telling people
worldwide who come to them seeking a simple to use system that is truly miraculous.

The complete system is typically introduced in small stages over time, allowing the wearer to
adjust to the new demands of each strap, and allowing caregivers to learn to apply the system
correctly in stages. The wearer gains the experience - and the training potential - of prolonged
therapeutic " handling" throughout the day, every day, as she or he undertakes routine activities
using TheraTogs-induced improvements in posture and joint alignment, and while recruiting
muscles at more normal lengths.

TheraTogs were developed because there were no existing devices, resources, or modalities that
were effective or versatile enough to make a significant improvement in physical rehabilitation.
Their development has been driven by a passion to realize the full potential of physical rehab
services that are based on solid biomechanical principles and neuromuscular science. TheraTogs
are now being used all over the world as ongoing research continues to offer improvements.

TheraTogs are made from a patented, proprietary material with an inner foam layer that grips
the skin and the underlying soft tissues, and a Velcro®-sensitive outer layer to which clinicians
can affix elastic strapping, the " external muscle" of the system. The material is comfortable and
breathable, and the typical TheraTogs configuration is worn under normal clothing. TheraTogs
has just introduced a new type of fabric to their products that we carry at Rehabmart.com called
GoldTone™  If you have seen TheraTogs in the past, you may remember their bright blue color.

GoldTone™  is a subtle golden tan in color, making it less noticeable under clothing and cooler to
wear. The Velcro hook used for garment and strapping tabs is custom-matched to the lustrous
GoldTone fabric surface, and can handle repeated application and removal of tabs.

Many children who have worn a TheraTogs system have affectionately called it their " super suit"
and enjoy wearing it so much that they don' t want to take it off! We encourage you to watch the
videos of real users who have had dramatic, nearly instant and visible improvements. In some
cases, seeing really is believing, and we think that these heart-warming examples of TheraTogs
benefits will speak for themselves. Resources for caregivers, parents, and therapists are listed at
the end of this article. Your therapist will help you find the right solution for your needs, and be
able to find the right size and style of garment. Please note that these are not meant for overnight
wear as they are not flame retardant and are meant to provide correction while the wearer goes
about their day. To help you incorporate TheraTogs as a standard of care in your rehab clinic,
we also offer Clinical Support & Sizing Kits - a compilation of product components covering
multiple sizes, designed to function as a permanent clinical resource.