The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development unveiled the centerpiece of its new physical therapy gym - the OASUS system. This ceiling-mounted harness system provides greater flexibility for pediatric physical therapy clients. It was specifically engineered to address a range of therapy goals.

The OASUS system provides physical therapists and clients with a dynamic and open area for therapy sessions, allowing children to move forward, backward, and side to side. This flexibility is crucial for addressing gross motor skill therapy goals such as learning to stand and balance independently, learning to walk unassisted by mobility aids, and learning to climb stairs safely. Unlike traditional treadmill-based systems, the OASUS harness system enables therapists to create more playful and fun sessions for each child's unique needs, keeping the child engaged in the therapy process.

Mounted directly into the ceiling of the new physical therapy gym using long support rails and a system of steel rods, the OASUS system is designed to ensure a safe and stable foundation for physical therapy sessions. This secure structure accommodates children of different ages, heights, weights and abilities, and those with various therapy goals. The design of the OASUS system encourages the use of core and side muscles, essential for learning to stand and walk independently. This dynamic movement promotes the development of key muscle groups that may not be effectively strengthened when using a stationary harness system over a treadmill.

For more information, visit http://www.schreiberpediatric.org or contact Alexandra Cahill at 717-393-0425, ext. 129.