Therapy explained
TheraTogs: an effective therapy option for all ages
A wearable garment that keeps working long after the session ends — how TheraTogs work, who they help, and why they've become a cornerstone of modern movement therapy.
Some therapy tools live in the practice room. TheraTogs come home with you. These flexible, adjustable garment systems have become indispensable in paediatric and neurological rehabilitation — a genuine innovation in movement therapy that does far more than support posture. Here's what they are, how they work, and who they can help. At our centre they are a core wearable tool within ORCA — Objective Reasoning & Clinical Architecture, working between sessions so gains carry over.
What TheraTogs are
TheraTogs are elasticated undergarment-and-strapping systems worn directly on the skin. Through their elasticity and an individually adjustable system of bands, they improve both posture and movement control — all day, not just for an hour. They're a key tool for promoting motor development and neural plasticity in children, and they help adults with neurological conditions optimise their motor skills in everyday life.
How they work — more than support
The magic is in the combination: gentle, constant alignment of the body plus enhanced proprioceptive feedback — the body's sense of where it is in space. Because the garment is fitted individually to each user's specific motor challenges, it doesn't just hold a posture; it teaches one.
The Goldtone fabric
A key element is the patented Goldtone fabric. It's durable and skin-friendly, but above all it provides exactly the elasticity and support the system needs: it hugs the body and delivers constant, gentle input that improves proprioceptive feedback — and with it, motor control.
Who TheraTogs help
The range of conditions where TheraTogs prove effective is remarkably broad:
- Cerebral palsy, ataxia and spina bifida — better movement control, more independence.
- Down syndrome and developmental delays — promoting motor skills that are otherwise hard to reach.
- Scoliosis and kyphosis — a non-invasive alternative or complement to exercises and bracing, including support after scoliosis surgery.
- Autism and sensory processing disorder — improved sensory processing and body awareness, often with better motor function as a result.
- Adults after stroke, or with conditions like multiple sclerosis — support for functional capacity in everyday life.
- Older adults — posture correction, pain relief and preserved mobility and independence.
That breadth is why you'll find TheraTogs used across paediatrics, neurology, orthopaedics and geriatrics — from balancing muscle asymmetries to correcting postural faults.
TheraTogs and DMI therapy
TheraTogs shine brightest in combination with active therapy — especially Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI), which uses targeted movement challenges to improve motor skills and body awareness. Within a session, TheraTogs support and correct movement as it happens, making each repetition more precise and the therapy more effective. Worn between sessions, they quietly extend the work into the rest of the day — which is exactly the thinking behind wearable therapy.
"An hour of good therapy is precious. A garment that reinforces it for the other 23 hours is a different category of tool."
— The Apexa teamAvailability and cost in Switzerland
Availability varies by region — but for families in Switzerland there's good news: as the sole distribution partner in the country, Apexa QLA gives you direct, uncomplicated access through our TheraTogs shop, backed by proper professional fitting.
Before you buy — worth knowing
- Costs vary by model and size; in some cases health insurers contribute — ask your insurer about reimbursement conditions.
- Correct fitting by trained professionals is essential — fit determines effect.
- Fit should be rechecked regularly and adjusted as your child grows.
- Not sure which model? Start with an exploratory chat — our team will guide you.
One solution, every age
From toddlers with developmental delays to adults rebuilding after a stroke, TheraTogs offer something rare: one adaptable tool that meets people wherever they are. Combined with the expertise of therapists who know how to fit and dose them, they make a significant contribution to mobility, independence and quality of life. Curious whether they could help your family? Talk to us — we'll give you a straight answer.
