422 chapter 46
WHIRLYGIG CIRCULAR SWING
Hole in beam
is coated
with candle
wax to
make it
turn around
easier.
Cross beam pivots on an iron pipe.
Circular swing in PROJIMO rehabilitation
playground. (Here the child pushing the
swing has cerebral palsy. The twisting
motion he uses is excellent therapy.)
CAUTION: Be sure both the pole and beam are of strong
hard wood. Test them occasionally with adults’ weight.
BOUNCING TUBE (from Low Cost Physiotherapy and Low Cost Walking Aids, see p. 642.)
Piece of strong
canvas or animal
hide stretched tight
over large truck or
airplane inner tube.
BOUNCING TIRE HOBBY HORSE (OR COW)
loops
of car
inner
tube
Be sure to notch poles
and attach tubes so
they do not slip.
A cow’s skull makes a good
head for many playground
toys. The child holds onto the
horns. (Cut off the points.)
Note: It is much easier to put holes through tires that do not have steel wire in them.
Disabled village Children