Spider Cage
The spider cage uses a belt and bungee cords to provide dynamic assistance to maintain an upright position. The spider cage can allow a child to stand without a therapist's assistance while allowing freedom of movement and facilitating balance. It is useful for learning to transition between positions, acquire the weight shifts needed for functional movement, and improve proprioception and arousal with jumping. The spider cage can also be used with the pulleys and weights of the spider cage to perform strengthening exercises in more challenging positions. The goals of the exercises performed in the spider are to improve functional skills such as sitting, crawling, and walking. It also helps to improve balance, coordination, and sensory-motor integration. The ultimate goal of the spider cage is to promote independent movement.