Therapy Floor Ladders for Paediatric Occupational Therapy - Short and Long
Build coordination, balance, and movement confidence through structured stepping, jumping, and motor planning activities.
JDEN Therapy Floor Ladders are designed for paediatric therapists and families to deliver goal-directed gross motor interventions in a simple, adaptable format. Used flat or elevated, they support stepping accuracy, bilateral coordination, balance, and sequencing through engaging, repeatable activities.
Why Therapists Use Floor Ladders
In paediatric OT and physiotherapy, structured, task-based movement is widely used to support motor development.
A floor ladder allows therapists to:
- Create clear visual pathways for stepping and movement
- Deliver repeatable, goal-based tasks
- Progress difficulty through patterning, speed, and elevation
- Combine with other equipment for functional obstacle courses
This aligns with evidence supporting task-oriented motor training to improve coordination, balance, and functional movement outcomes in children (systematic reviews in paediatric motor intervention research, PubMed-indexed).
Key Benefits
Develops Coordination & Motor Planning
Supports sequencing, timing, and foot placement accuracy through structured stepping patterns.
Improves Balance & Postural Control
Encourages weight shifting, stability, and controlled movement transitions.
Builds Movement Confidence
Clear pathways reduce uncertainty and help children engage in movement tasks.
Scalable for All Levels
From early stepping to advanced jumping and agility patterns.
Progression with Height Blocks
Optional elevation increases the challenge by requiring:
- Greater foot clearance
- Increased control
- Enhanced motor planning
Floor Challenge Ladder - Birch
- Length: 210 cm
- Width: 42 cm
- Premium meranti timber construction
- Wider stance for increased stability and usability
- Designed for high-use clinical environments
Optional Add-On: Height Boxes
- Elevates ladder by approx. 90 mm
- Introduces advanced stepping and obstacle challenges
- Enables progression from basic to higher-level tasks
- Includes Anti-Slip Mat
Clinical Applications
Used by paediatric therapists to support:
- Gross motor coordination
- Motor planning (praxis)
- Bilateral coordination
- Balance and postural stability
- Visual-motor integration
- Movement sequencing
- Jumping and landing mechanics
- Spatial awareness
Ideal For
- Paediatric Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Therapy clinics and sensory gyms
- Schools and intervention programs
- Parents following therapist-guided programs
Example Activities
- Step into each rung (coordination + rhythm)
- Side-stepping (lateral control)
- Jumping sequences (power + timing)
- Backward stepping (motor planning)
- Obstacle course integration
Specifications
Material: 15mm European Birch B/BB Grade Plywood and Tasmanian Oak Rail
Other: Pencil-routed or rounded edges and sanded for safety.
Finish: RAW.
Options: Standard 5 Rugs at 20cm, Long 9 Rugs at 20cm.
Options: Care-Protect Surface Protection is available when adding to the cart.
Sizes: Length: 1050mm or 2100mm; width: 420mm, 25mm rungs.
Customisable: Contact us for your specific requirements.Delivery and Shipping Information
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