Universal Exercise Unit

We want to see your child reach milestones.  Improvements in crawling, sitting, walking, even jumping - are all within reach with the help of the Universal Exercise Unit (UEU). 

The Universal Exercise Unit holds the child with bungee cords attached to a belt around their waist. Pulleys and weights may also be used to create muscle isolation and improve strengthening.  The UEU allows therapists to have free hands to help the child perform the exercises correctly. The bungees allow kids to feel themselves in space, improve balance and have needed support while stretching, doing sit to stand, or balancing on one leg.  The UEU opens the door to a whole new set of treatments that can rapidly help patients achieve maximum function in gait, balance and coordination.  

The best part about the Universal Exercise Unit is that it’s fun!  With a few adjustments to the bungee support, kids can learn to jump and “fly” in the air.  It’s so fun to see children experience movements and sensations they’ve never been able to experience before!

Benefits of UEU treatment

• Increased range of motion

• Isolates desired muscle groups to strengthen them and enable function

• Eliminates gravitational forces acting on the body

• Improves balance

• Improves coordination

• Promotes developmental milestones

• Facilitates upright position, improving breathe support and decreasing pressure

• Promotes independence and overall improved physical image