Platform Swing

Platform swings are therapeutic tools used in occupational therapy to improve sensory integration, balance, and coordination. They consist of a flat, often padded, platform suspended by ropes or chains from a ceiling or frame. Patients sit, lie, or stand on the swing, which moves in various directions. This movement helps stimulate the vestibular system, enhancing spatial orientation and motor skills. Occupational therapists use platform swings to assist individuals with sensory processing disorders, autism, ADHD, and other developmental or neurological conditions. The swings can be adapted for different therapeutic goals, making them versatile tools in therapeutic settings.