Collagen Threads

Collagen thread implantation is a rehabilitation method that combines the ancient principles of Chinese acupuncture with modern advances in biomedicine. Special sterile, bioresorbable collagen threads are placed into biologically active points. As they gradually dissolve, they provide long-lasting stimulation of these points — for up to 3–4 weeks. This prolonged stimulation aims to trigger the body's natural recovery processes, improve neuromuscular conduction and support tissue regeneration.

How the method differs from classical acupuncture

A regular acupuncture session stimulates the points only while the needles are in place. A collagen thread stays in the point and keeps working for as long as it takes to dissolve — a single procedure provides prolonged stimulation without daily sessions. The method is therefore often used as the "long arm" of the programme: between procedures the child continues physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy sessions while the point stimulation continues in the background.

What to expect

Practical experience with the method in children's rehabilitation associates it with the following effects — the degree is always individual and is assessed by the doctor over time:

• improved motor function and a wider range of motion;
• support for muscle strength and body control;
• reduced spasticity — movement becomes easier and discomfort decreases;
• better coordination and balance;
• support for the recovery of neuromuscular conduction.

Advantages of the method

• Prolonged action — one procedure stimulates the points for 3–4 weeks, until the threads have fully dissolved.
• Material safety — only sterile, biocompatible and hypoallergenic collagen threads are used.
• Minimal invasiveness — the procedure requires no incisions and no lengthy recovery.
• Combined approach — the method draws on time-tested TCM principles and modern knowledge of tissue regeneration.
• Course-based consolidation — several procedures help consolidate the achieved changes for a longer period.

The course: what you need to know

The interval between procedures is 3–4 weeks, matching the time the threads take to dissolve. The course is 3–5 procedures; the exact number is determined individually, depending on the child's condition and progress. First changes may be noticeable after the very first procedure, but a stable result is built through a course of treatment. For the best effect thread implantation is combined with physical therapy, physiotherapy, therapeutic massage, occupational therapy, sensory integration sessions, speech therapy, pharmacopuncture and scalp acupuncture.

The scientific rationale

The method draws on the TCM teaching about meridians and biologically active points: working with specific points is associated with stimulating the circulation of Qi and blood and improving the function of internal organs and systems. From the perspective of modern medicine, prolonged stimulation of acupuncture points is regarded as a factor with a positive influence on the nervous system, circulation and tissue regeneration; collagen — the main structural protein of connective tissue — is biocompatible and fully resorbable. The procedure is performed by a qualified doctor with dedicated training.