How can a therapist use The AbleGardener Gardening Table?
This depends a great deal on the functional abilities and preferences of the individual and the treatment plan but evaluations conducted by licensed physical therapists observing individuals with impaired mobility actively gardening indicated the table clearly facilitated exercised range of motion, both fine and gross motor skills and eye hand coordination. Encouraging use of the table while standing can exercise balance and coordination conversely the seated gardener emphasizes stabilizing trunk muscle groups. ‘Exercise’ that occurs while engaging in a meaningful and enjoyable activity. Of course the Gardening Table can be used simply to offer safe comfortable gardening experiences that are just for fun.
