Diy Parallel Bars For Physical Therapy

Homemade versions or parallel bars are easy to make economical durable and functional.

Diy parallel bars for physical therapy. The ones seen in this instructable are 21 apart and 4 tall give or take because of bar placement. Parallel bars are a common piece of gymnastics equipment that builds coordination strength accuracy agility and balance. This version is obviously more involved than the pvc design but the extra work and cost will yield a really nice looking set of parallettes that are strong enough to handle just about anything you throw at them. The best way to figure this out is measure your shoulder width.

Lay one of the 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch boards flat on the floor then lay another parallel to the first. Parallel bars commonly referred to as parallettes allow you to incorporate gymnastics training into your workout routine. A common spacing is around 60 cm 2 feet apart to accommodate the different shoulder widths of everyone using the bars. Cut four lengths of the wooden posts at 4 feet long.

Easy height adjustment with spring loaded plungers and numbered height strip. Width adj 1 1 2 one piece stainless steel handrails. Width adj floor folding parallel bars with double stiffening rails. Decide how far apart you want your parallel bars to be spaced.

Intended for physical therapy use only not for gymnastics use.