What are Spiral Skins?
Spiral Skins are lower body, lightweight, breathable, Lycra body compression garments made with a series of overlaid elasticised straps in Lycra sleeves.
The Lycra compression provides stability to the limb or body segment while the elasticised straps provide resistance in directional lines of pull to control direction of movement.
Spiral Skins are lower body, lightweight, breathable, Lycra body compression garments made with a series of overlaid elasticised straps in Lycra sleeves.
The Lycra compression provides stability to the limb or body segment while the elasticised straps provide resistance in directional lines of pull to control direction of movement.
How do Spiral Skins work?
The Spiral Skins range of flexible orthotic bracing garments allow stabilisation and correct positioning of limb segments while allowing for normal flow and sequencing of movement.
The combination of compressive Lycra and directional resistance provides biofeedback to the joints and muscles to work in a particular way that facilitates development of new motor memories. Essentially teaching the body to remember new patterns of movement.
Spiral Skins are suitable for children aged 2 years old and older with:
Joint hypermobility ‘floppy, bendy joints’
Poor posture
Low muscle tone ‘hypotonia’
Cerebral Palsy – Hemiplegia or Spastic Diplegia
Clumsiness, tripping, falling or coordination issues
Issues with fatigue throughout the day
Abnormal running style or difficulties with sports
Pain with walking, running or at rest in legs or back
Gait (walking) difficulties as detailed below
Pigeon Toed gait (In-toeing gait)
Knock Knees (Genuvalgum)
Out-toeing gait
Toe walking
We currently prescribe the following Spiral Skins products for children:
Spiral Thigh Brace
Designed to limit excessive internal rotation at the hip and thigh during gait.
It is complement to management of pigeon toe gait, knock knee and in-turned gait when surgical intervention is not indicated.
It is used to aid correction of awkward running styles and improve biomechanical efficiency of walking and running.
Spiral Power Shorts
Designed to stabilise the hips and pelvis while limiting excessive internal rotation at the hip and knee.
Ideal to conceal under school clothes
Designed to stabilise the hips and pelvis while limiting excessive internal rotation at the hip and knee.
Ideal to conceal under school clothes
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