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Paediatric occupational therapy ladder used for stepping and balance exercises

Therapy Floor Ladders for Paediatric Occupational Therapy - Short and Long

SKU: LAD-004

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.

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  • Warranty

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