Resistance & Movement Aids

Resistance, Proprioceptive & Movement Aids

Movement and resistance activities can provide valuable sensory input through the muscles, joints and balance system. Pushing, pulling, stretching, crawling, rocking and spinning can all create different types of proprioceptive or vestibular feedback.

Fledglings offers a range of resistance and movement aids for children, teenagers and adults, including resistance tunnels, weighted movement products, active seating, rocking and spinning equipment, compression seating and other whole-body sensory resources.

Resistance & Proprioceptive Input

Products that involve pushing, pulling, stretching or working against resistance can provide proprioceptive input through the muscles and joints. Resistance tunnels, weighted bands, elastic equipment and movement activities can be used as part of active sensory play or structured movement breaks.

Rocking, Spinning & Vestibular Movement

Rocking and spinning activities provide movement input through the vestibular system. Different people respond to movement in different ways, so the type, intensity and duration of activity should always be chosen to suit the individual.

Compression & Whole-Body Sensory Input

Compression seating, body socks and enclosed movement equipment can provide whole-body pressure and resistance while allowing the user to move, stretch or change position.

Choosing Resistance & Movement Equipment

Consider the type of sensory input the person is seeking, their age and abilities, the available space and how the equipment will be used. Some products are suitable for everyday home or classroom use, while larger movement equipment may be better suited to sensory or therapy spaces.

For products focused more specifically on balance, coordination, climbing and physical skill development, explore our gross motor development range.