Q. What are Thera Togs used for?
A. Thera Togs can be used to address a wide range of neuromotor, postural, and sensory issues. Here are some of the diagnoses that Thera Togs are used for:
- Ataxia
- Hypotonia
- Flexible joint deviations
- Muscle recruitment problems
- Postural mal-alignment
- Diplegia in childhood
- Sensory integration/processing issues
- Athetosis
- Hemiplegia
- Pain due to muscle imbalances
- In-toed gait
- Autism
- Joint laxity
- Out-toed gait
- Attention deficit disorders
Q. Can Thera Togs be worn all day, or is there a time limit for wearing?
A. There is no generic or standard wearing schedule; it depends on what the clinician and the caregivers determine is the best for the patient, and what's most realistic for the patient's circumstances. For most wearers, it's best to start slow, wearing only the garments for a week or so, and then adding strapping if/as needed. (In many cases, TheraTogs cause the patient to use muscles that have been underused, so fatigue is to be expected.)
Q. What does it mean that Thera Togs are a Class I medical device?
A. TheraTogs have been registered with the U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration as a Class I Medical Device. Thera Togs systems are intended to be applied under the supervision of a licensed, healthcare practitioner.
Class I devices are subject to the least regulatory control because they present a minimum of potential for harm to the user. TheraTogs were determined to be a Class I device because they are worn on the outside of the body and have negligible potential for harm.
Q. How does the system support thumb and wrist positioning?
A. The system uses soft, elastic strapping anchored to a foam fabric upper
body garment. This setup gently guides the wrist into extension and the thumb
into abduction — both essential for developing functional hand use.
Q. How is this system different from other wrist braces?
A. Unlike rigid braces, the Wrist & Thumb System uses flexible foam fabric
for dynamic, customizable support. It mimics therapist-guided corrections,
offering unmatched versatility for neuromotor retraining. It’s more comfortable
and effective than compression wristlets or hard braces.