The Spiral Skins range of flexible orthotic bracing garments allow stabilisation and correct positioning of limb segments while allowing for normal flow and sequencing of movement.
Spiral Skins is a Lycra compression garment with as series of overlaid elasticised straps in Lycra sleeves. The Lycra compression provides stability to the limb or body segment while the elasticised straps provide resistance in directional lines of pull to control direction of movement. The combination of compressive lycra and directional resistance provides biofeedback to the joints and muscles to work in a particular way that facilitates development of new motor memories. Essentially teaching the body to remember new patterns of movement.
Spiral Skins product range include the Spiral Thigh Brace, Spiral Power Suit, Trunk Stability Suit, Spiral Power Shorts and Spiral Skins Posture Straps.
The Spiral Thigh Brace
is designed to limit excessive internal rotation at the hip and thigh during gait. It is complement to management of pigeon toe gait, knock knee and in-turned gait when surgical intervention is not indicated. It is used to aid correction of awkward running styles and improve biomechanical efficiency of walking and running.
The Spiral Power Shorts
are designed to stabilise the hips and pelvis while limiting excessive internal rotation at the hip and knee. ideal to conceal under work clothes or work out clothes.
The Spiral Power Suit
is a upper and lower body suit for children with more comprehensive therapy needs including trunk weakness and gait abnormality. Used for children with mild cerebral palsy, ataxic gaits, hypotonia with in-turned legs or scissoring gait.
The Trunk Stability Suit
is a short upper and lower body suit ideal for children with trunk and pelvic weakness who require sustained proprioceptive input and postural control.
The Spiral Skins Posture Straps
is a lightweight elasticated device to provide postural and shoulder support.