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What’s in Our Pediatric Physical Therapy Gym
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items I am a Physical Therapist Assistant in a school that serves students with special needs. We work on Coordination, Balance and Play Skills. These are the tools and toys we use to encourage mastery of these skills in a fun and playful way.
This is one of the better brands, but no matter what ball you get, make sure it's burst resistant. I've been in the same gym with a ball that burst. It is scary! A great big BANG, like a balloon. Luckily, no one was on the ball, it just hit the corne...
Always Look For Burst Resistant with Therapy Balls!
Bosu is the best brand of balance trainers, and I only recommend this brand. Our gym isn't large, so we have to think carefully which products will best serve the most students. We use this for coordination, balance and core strengthening. It's one ...
For Both Kids and Adults: Bosu The Original Balance Trainer
Students who need a bit of movement to concentrate in school do well with these balance disks. They aren't as intrusive or obvious as a therapy ball chair, but the disk is cushiony to give some movement, but not so much it is distracting to the stude...
Balance Disk for those who need movement when concentrating
The best type of jump rope for teaching kids how to jump rope are the ones that have long handles, and they swivel. This one hits both criteria for me. It's a great jump rope to start with, and it's also good for adults who want to work out. We like...
Teach Jump Rope Skills with a GoFit Pro Swivel Rope
This trampoline has been the one that has lasted the longest in our PT Gym. It has bands instead of springs which is much safer. The metal springs have snapped on us before, but never on this trampoline. The offset "arched" legs make it much more sta...
The only Trampoline in our Physical Therapy Gym: JumpSport 570 PRO Silent Indoor Heavy Duty and Lightweight
Easiest way to teach how to ride a bike. You start out balancing on this bike, and kids love it because it reduces the fear of falling and increases confidence. This is the one I most recommend. It is good for ages 3 - 6 and for kids up to 80 pounds....
Teach Bike Riding Easily: 14 inch Balance Bike for ages 3 - 6
This 3 wheel scooter is for beginners. It has 2 wheels in the front so it is already fairly well balanced. It gives kids the confidence to learn how to kick and glide without the fear of falling. There is some balance required, but not as much as the...
Scooters for Balance and Coordination
Once kids are good at balancing on a 3 wheel scooter, it's time to up-grade to a 2 wheel scooter. The Razor brand has high quality scooters. (Affiliate Link)
Razor Kick Scooters Great for Balance Fun
Easy and fun way to help kids improve jumping skills. This mat helps the kids improve by giving them lines to hit. Sometimes we place a bean bag down to give them a marker to aim for. (Affiliate Link)
Gamecraft Carpeted Long Jump Mat
This is a great addition to any Field Day. Easy to use and throw, makes it great for any age. Fun with the howler whistle, which is just a place for the air to flow through. If it's not tossed hard enough then you won't hear anything, which is a sham...
Field Day Fun Equipment
These are nifty little No Tie Shoe Laces that keep shoes tight on your feet without worrying about tying them all the time. (Affiliate Link)
Easy Shoe Laces Never Need Tied
These are great for helping kids stay in their place. I also like to use them for jumping jacks. You put the square in the middle and the circles beside it so they know to put 2 feet in the square and one in the circle. It is also great for setting u...
Colors & Shapes Activity Mats