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Product purpose and areas of use
Sensory integration is the idea behind the development of all Protac products. The theory
originated in the 1970s in the USA, and was developed by A. Jean Ayres, an occupational
therapist and psychologist. The theory is based on how the brain processes sensory
impressions, and how the various sensory stimuli can be influenced via applying weight and
pressure to the tactile sense (the sense of touch) in the skin and the proprioceptive sense (the
sense of movement) in muscles and joints. The pressure, movement and weight of the balls act
on these senses in particular.
Protac KneedMe has been developed as an aid for people with disabilities.
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Adults and the elderly can use Protac KneedMe
• Brain damage and other neurological diseases.
• ADHD and Autism
• Psychiatric diseases
• Developmental disorders, sensory disorders.
• Physical and mental unrest.
• Concentration problems and learning difficulties.
Protac KneedMe is used by people with brain injuries and other neurological diseases. These
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patients often suffer from neurogenic disorders. The movements and pressure of the balls give the
body sensory stimuli that contribute to an increased body sensation.
For people with ADHD and autism, Protac KneedMe
The movements and pressure of the balls on the body provide sensory stimuli that create calmness
and help to define the body. The use of the knee blanket enables users to maintain concentration
for longer periods.
Protac KneedMe is used for people with psychiatric illnesses. Many have violent movements and
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psychotic behavior which subsides when they get the knee blanket over them. Patients become
more present in contact with others.
Protac KneedMe is used for people with eg developmental disorders, sensory disorders to create
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increased sensory stimulation for the body.
Protac KneedMe is used for people with physical and mental unrest, such as restlessness in the
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legs. The movement of the balls in the knee blanket provides sensory stimuli in the legs and an
increased body sensation and calmness
Protac KneedMe is used for people with concentration problems and learning difficulties. The balls
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in the knee blanket provide sensory stimuli which contribute to an increased body sensation
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is used to create calm and concentration.
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