gastrointestinal problems

Vibroacoustic chair reduces muscle tension, anxiety and gastrointestinal problems, stimulates circulation,and becomes successful in screening out upsetting sounds.

Tom Sinica

Source: IEE Engineering In Medicine and Biology, Journal of March/April 1999

A grant received by Erie County Legislator, Lynn Marinelli, provided an opportunity for the Occupational Therapy Department of Autistic Services to purchase a Somatron vibroacoustic chair to use with their clients. The clinical director of Autistic Services, Mr. Tom Sinica values the chair because of its universal benefits including the fact that it can be enjoyed by both adult and children alike. The benefits gained from using the chair with the clients are reported to include the relief of muscle tension, the stimulation of circulation, the diminishing of gastrointestinal problems, reductions in anxiety and success in screening out sounds that may otherwise be upsetting to the clients. Mr. Sinica made the following comments and observations: “This is a calming experience. I can see visible differences in the people using it. They leave smiling, happy and better able to participate when they return to their classrooms.”