Description
The Ladder Back Chair is an essential item for any therapy room that caters for children with physical disabilities. The Ladder Back Chair is used in a therapy setting for Conductive Education programs, alternate occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
Children with physical disabilities need this product to increase movement and participate in therapy activities. The Ladder Back Chair is used for passive movement to promote and strengthen active movement. Under the guidance of a qualified occupational therapist or physiotherapist the use of the Ladder Back Chair in therapy sessions is endless.
The ladder of the chair is used by the child either by facing the ladder with a therapist sitting on the seat facing the child, sitting on the seat with the ladder to the side and sitting on the seat with the ladder in front (requires ability abduct legs). Depending on the physical or postural needs of the child, the child could be standing facing the ladder, seated on a Forward Tilt Stool or a Plinth or supported by a parent/therapist. In various positions the Ladder Back Chair is used for reach, extension and grasp exercises of the upper limbs, sit to stand exercises and practice of active stepping.
The Ladder Back Chair is useful in many therapy situations and well utilised by therapists trained in Conductive Education. Therapists and children who use the Ladder Back Chair may also need our Forward Tilt Stool to assist with their therapy.
Adjustability
The Ladder Back Chair comes in two sizes – 5 rung or 8 rung.
The timber chair is a fixed height.
Finish & Colour Choice
The timber Ladder Back Chair has seat base of polished commercial grade plywood with a timber frame and ladder back. The seat is upholstered in a high-density foam covered in marine grade vinyl. The chair is a fixed height anchored on 2 sliders that adjust forward and back for the best anti tip position.
Technical Specifications
Specifications are provided for both the child and the therapist. External dimensions and weights enable therapists to plan how the chair can be transported or used in various therapy situations.
Timber Ladder Back Chair Dimensions
| Size (Model) | 5 Rung | 8 Rung |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Pad Depth | 240 mm | 320 mm |
| Seat Pad Width | 330 mm | 340 mm |
| Seat Height (top of seat to floor level) | 200 mm (fixed) | 250 mm (fixed) |
| Number of rungs | 5 | 8 |
| Space Between Rungs | 75mm | 75mm |
| First Rung Height | 275 mm | 325 mm |
| Top Rung Height | 575 mm | 850 mm |
Timber Ladder Back Chair External Dimensions
| Size (Model) | 5 Rung | 8 Rung |
|---|---|---|
| Total Weight of Chair | 3 kg | 5 kg |
| Width | 340 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 525 mm |
| Height | 595 mm | 870 mm |
Custom modifications
All our furniture is designed and manufactured in our Brisbane workshop and making an individual, custom-made piece just for you is one of our specialities.
If the Ladder Back Chairs’ dimensions or standard adjustability aren’t what you need, write a brief description of the modifications you require and one of the CAP Team members will contact you to discuss further.
Download the Child Seated Dimension Sheet below to assist you in deciding the size of the most suitable chair, or to help us design a custom chair.
