Suspension therapy

physiotherapy

1. SUSPENSION THERAPY Dr. Subhash Khatri BPhT,MPT , PhD ,FIAP

2. Definition What is suspended? Where it is suspended? How it is suspended? Why it is suspended? subhash khatri [email protected]

3. Definition It is a form of an active assisted exercises where body part is suspended in air with the help of slings & rope. subhash khatri [email protected]

4. Principles Friction Gravity elimination Pendular / osc movement Mechanical advantage subhash khatri [email protected]

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6. Parts Fixed point Hook Rope Cleat Sling S hook/ dog clip Storage trolley Suspension frame/table/plinth FRCS subhash khatri [email protected]

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8. Types Axial Pendualar Vertical PAV subhash khatri [email protected]

9. Uses Mobility Relaxation Pain subhash khatri [email protected]

10. Contraindications Head injury Surgery Cancer Fracture SCI Circulatory disorders HSC FSC subhash khatri [email protected]

11. Advantages Reduces burden of PT Easy to lift limb/body parts Active movement easy without friction subhash khatri [email protected]

12. Disadvantages Quite complex Many equipments –small stuff subhash khatri [email protected]