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spio

What are SPIO products?

Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthoses or SPIO are wearable therapy garments for children with postural and sensory issues affecting their motor skills.

​SPIO are orthotic compression garments that children wear during the day. They are lightweight, comfortable, easy to use and easy to wash.
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How do SPIO products work?

SPIO garments provide deep pressure ‘proprioception’ into your child's body through the compressive force of the fabric.

​This ‘proprioception’ provides feedback from their joints, back into the central nervous system, which adjusts their motor output, meaning they will have improved muscle activation, better alignment and posture for functional tasks and play. 


Another benefit of SPIO is that through this central compression, we often see an improvement in the ability to sit still and focus, which enables children to improve their function and learning opportunities such as reading, listening, fine motor skills and play. 
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Who does SPIO benefit?

The SPIO garments are beneficial for babies and children who exhibit a primary or secondary sensory deficit, which impairs their stability and affects their posture.  

SPIO has been found to be most helpful for babies and children with:

Moderate to severe ‘low tone’ hypotonia, particularly axial hypotonia

Deficits in dynamic stabilization, tone fluctuations, and unpredictable movements e.g. dystonia and ataxia 

Difficulties using their arms due to poor coordination or jerky movements

Joint hypermobility and instability

Moderate-to-severe hypertonia ‘high tone’ that is compensatory for poor deep sensation

Downs Syndrome and genetic conditions

Spinal muscular atrophy

Calming and organizing difficulties 

Whole body sensory awareness deficits – joint proprioception

Sensory integration challenges
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Poor respiratory function

SPIO garments can be worn as a ‘Wunzi’ or worn over SPIO leggings, which can form a compression suit to the torso and legs. ​
We currently prescribe the following SPIO items:

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TLSO Vest (WUNZI) 
Suitable for babies from 4 months up to school aged children.
SPIO X TLSO Vest (WUNZI)
For babies 4 months up to school aged children.

Provides more rigid postural support than the standard TLSO vest for children needing more extension support through their back and shoulders.
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Lower Body Orthoses 
For toddlers and school aged children.

3/4 or full length compression leggings.
For more information on SPIO head to www.spioworks.com
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o book an assessment or for more information Contact Us
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'Peninsula'
Unit 1 / 2-8 Peninsula Boulevard
Seaford, Victoria 3198
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'Bayside'
1a Keppler Circuit
​Seaford, Victoria 3198

Ph. 0497 897 162
Fax. 03 8669 4104
Email  contactus@oceanphysio.com.au

  • Home
  • COVID Update & Digital Therapy
  • Services
    • Physiotherapy 0 - 2 Years
    • Physiotherapy 2 - 6 Years
    • Physiotherapy 7 - 12 Years
    • Exercise Physiology 2 - 12 Years
    • Intensive Therapy Programs >
      • Mini Intensive Therapy
      • Junior Intensive Therapy
    • Hydrotherapy
  • Events
  • Resources
    • Hypermobility
    • Reflexes
    • Vestibular System
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Flat Feet
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Hydrotherapy
    • Physical Activity Guidelines
    • Brain Breaks
  • Therapy Garments
    • Theratogs
    • SPIO
    • Spiral Skins
  • Products
  • Our Team
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us