This Foot Swing is a dynamic piece of playground equipment designed to promote the development of key occupational therapy goals.
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Gross Motor Skills:
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Balance: Standing and swinging on the foot swing significantly challenges balance and postural control. This helps children develop dynamic balance, which is crucial for navigating the environment safely and efficiently.
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Coordination: Coordinating movements to maintain balance while swinging requires fine and gross motor coordination, including hand-eye coordination and postural control.
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Core Strength: Maintaining balance while swinging engages core muscles, improving postural stability and control.
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Sensory Integration:
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Vestibular Input: The swinging motion provides dynamic vestibular stimulation, enhancing balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.
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Play and Engagement:
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Intrinsic Motivation: The novelty and fun of standing and swinging on the foot swing provides intrinsic motivation for children to engage in physical activity.
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Occupational Performance: This unique swing enhances a child's ability to participate in play activities and develop gross motor skills, which are crucial aspects of occupational performance and overall participation in life.
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Design Considerations:
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Safety Features:
- The use of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in the construction of the foot swing ensures durability and safety.
- The inclusion of actual footprints on the seat enhances safety by providing a secure and stable base for children to stand on, reducing the risk of slipping.
- The use of UV-stable polyethylene ropes ensures durability and longevity of the swing in outdoor environments.
The Foot Swing is a valuable addition to any playground or play space, offering a fun and challenging play experience that promotes the development of key occupational therapy goals, including balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. This equipment can contribute to improved functional performance in children and enhance their overall quality of life.
All KBT products are being tested and being approved according to the latest European Standards and Regulations, Compliant to Australian Standards for Residential Play Equipment accessory.
Specification:
Dimensions: 357 x 355 x 40 mm
The maximum weight rating is 75kg.
