Intervention Ideas

Intervention Idea: Balance Hedgehog Logo Match

Equipment: Balance hedgehog pods, printed hockey team names/logos (laminated or taped).

Set-Up:

• Place balance hedgehog pods on the floor with hockey team logos or names taped onto them.

• Position client in quadruped over pods.

Activity:

• Client uses affected side to grasp and match team names to their correct logos placed on pods.

• Encourage crossing midline by arranging pods to require reaching across the body.

Therapeutic Focus:

• Fine Motor Skills: Grasping and releasing cards.

• Motor Control & Coordination: Using affected side to manipulate items.

• Crossing Midline: Reaching across body to match logos.

• Sensory & Proprioceptive Input: Weight-bearing through affected upper extremity in quadruped.

• Balance & Core Strength: Maintaining quadruped while shifting weight.

Grading Ideas:

• Increase/decrease number of pods or distance between them.

• Vary surface stability (mat vs. floor).

• Use time challenges or add verbal recall of team names.