American Association of Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy

Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy

The AAIPPT is a non-profit organization devoted to providing a source of information and research for parents of disabled children who are searching for the most innovative pediatric physical therapy treatments. 

Our Mission
Our mission is to advance the quality of life and make a difference in the outcome of children with cerebral palsy and other neuro-motor disorders.  We promote the highest ethical and professional standards in pediatric therapy and increase awareness in the healthcare community of the effectiveness of the intensive physical therapy treatment method.

The American Association of Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy is a unique and life-changing association for the disabled community.

As parents we look at our children and we see potential. We see what they can do and have hope for what they will achieve in their lives. We search for treatments and information to further their ability to live full and happy lives.

The main goals of AAIPPT are to provide information and research to obtain wider recognition of all qualified pediatric physical therapy centers, and to educate the public and parents who are in need of assistance.

With the information on our website, we can give hope to parents of children with disabilities.  We present the alternative pediatric therapies and treatments that can make a difference in their lives.

Some general information.

Suit Therapy
Suit Therapy began in Russia's space program. The result was the Penguin suit, a special, lightweight suit to be worn in space flight, which would counteract the harmful effects of weightlessness on the body.

TheraSuit Therapy
In 2002 a device called  TheraSuit™ (U.S. Patent US 7,153,246)was designed by Richard and Izabela Koscielny (Physical Therapists, parents of disabled child, and the owners of Therasuit LLC company). TheraSuit™ is manufactured, imported and distributed by Therasuit LLC.

TheraSuit Method™ is a very holistic approach to treatment for those afflicted with neurological disorders like Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, and Traumatic Brain Injuries. It combines the best elements of various techniques and methods, and has a sound rationale based on physiology of exercises.

Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe a group of chronic conditions affecting body movements and muscle coordination. It is caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain, usually occurring during fetal development, or during infancy. It can also occur before, during or shortly following birth.

Autism
Autism is a disorder of brain function that appears early in life, generally before the age of three. Children with autism have problems with social interaction, communication, imagination and behavior.

TheraSuit Method™ utilizes various tools. One of them is the soft dynamic proprioceptive orthosis called TheraSuit™. TheraSuit™ aligns the body as close to normal as possible. Reestablishing the correct postural alignment plays a crucial role in normalizing muscle tone, sensory and vestibular function.

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