Therapeutic equipment is equipment that is used to help your child achieve a new level of development. These can include standers, walkers, compression vests and orthotics to name a few.
This type of equipment should be used under the supervision of a therapist or physician. Your therapist is a great resource to help you decide which therapeutic equipment is appropriate for your child.
Orthotics (or Braces)
Orthotics or braces are a device to help control or prevent secondary problems with the foot, ankle, knee, or hip. For example, secondary problems may include making the knee too flexible, causing tightness in muscles, or breaking down different joints in the foot which can lead to arthritis later in life. Read more about Orthotics…
Pediatric Walkers
There are many kinds of pediatric walkers. Some provide a framework s for balance purposes only, while others provide almost full support for a child. Read more about Walkers…
Standers
Standers are a piece of equipment that provides what the name implies a place for your child to stand! They can come with a wide range of support and different options. Read more about Standers…
Pediatric Forearm Crutches
Pediatric forearm crutches are a cross between regular crutches and a cane. Instead of supporting weight just under the armpits, a child is able to get support through the forearms and hold onto a handle. Read more about Pediatric Forearm Crutches…
Pediatric Wheelchairs
There are many different kinds of pediatric wheelchairs. Typically, a physical therapist evaluates a child’s abilities, and determines how much support and what specialized equipment is needed to maximize a child’s independence. Read more about Pediatric Wheelchairs…
Gait Trainers
Gait trainers provide many different support options to allow a child to move independently in his or her environment. Some look like a walker, with a lot of support options that can gradually be taken away as a child gains balance, strength and coordination. Read more about Gait Trainers…
Specialized Strollers
Specialized strollers are like regular children’s strollers, but provide more support options and larger weight limits. Read more about Specialized Strollers…
De-rotation Straps
De-rotation straps are special straps to help a child whose legs turn inward to straighten out. Read more about De-rotation Straps…
Trunk Supports
Benik garments provide biomechanical stability by exerting forces to manage tone, muscle pull, and deformity. Read more about Trunk Supports…
Hip Abduction Supports
Add-A-Bands are an assistive device designed to facilitate the development of normal movement patterns in children with low muscle tone and/or lax hip ligaments. Read more about Hip Abduction Supports…
Specialized Shoes
Every Hatchbacks shoe incorporates a patented Rear-Entry hinge system called Easy Fit that is as simple as 1, 2, 3. The Easy Fit system is designed to facilitate ease of entry and egress from the shoe by pivoting open at the hinge. Read more about Specialized Shoes…