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Wall Walking

Purpose

The child will receive proprioceptive input through the feet, the ankles, and the knees.

Materials

Foam Ball, Wall

Skills

Proprioception

Description

Clear space on the wall and the floor in front of the wall.
Ask the child to remove his/her shoes and lie down on his/her back.
Position the child with his/her feet flat against the wall while holding the child's knees bent in a 90 degree position.
Ask the child to walk his/her feet down and up the wall.

You can also ask the child to push the wall with his/her feet or place a foam ball under the child's feet and push the ball against the wall or into the wall.

Remind the child to take breaks between pushing.

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Wall Walking OT activity

Comments

Great idea! You can vary the size of the ball or can have them hold the pose to work on static balance/yoga!
K. Penwarden on Saturday, August 29, 2009
It was a very nice activity, the children had fun! I love that.
Sylvia Marom on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
I can see varying this to add or lesson feedback (e.g. weights on legs, bare feet or shoes, etc.) Good idea!
Candace Hawthorne on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
I love that there is a visual
Samana Khan on Thursday, February 21, 2008
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