Bilateral Sander

The Bilateral Sander is a high-quality rehabilitation aid designed to assist therapists and patients in improving upper limb strength, coordination, range of motion, and bilateral motor control. Manufactured from durable wood and fitted with smooth plastic gliders on the underside, the Bilateral Sander moves effortlessly across most work surfaces without causing scratches or damage. Whether used in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, neurological rehabilitation, or home exercise programmes, the Bilateral Sander provides an effective and reliable solution for repetitive upper extremity training.

Designed for long-term clinical use, the Bilateral Sander encourages controlled bilateral arm movements that help improve functional performance during rehabilitation. Its robust wooden construction offers excellent durability while remaining comfortable and easy to handle during therapy sessions. Being completely latex free, it is also suitable for environments where latex sensitivity or allergies are a concern.

Why Choose the Bilateral Sander?

The Bilateral Sander is an essential rehabilitation tool for therapists looking to improve upper limb function through repetitive, controlled movement exercises. Bilateral activities help encourage both sides of the body to work together, promoting improved coordination, motor planning, strength, endurance, and functional independence.

The smooth plastic gliders fitted underneath the Bilateral Sander allow the unit to move easily across tables and therapy surfaces while protecting furniture from unnecessary wear. This enables patients to perform a wide range of sliding exercises with minimal resistance, making the device suitable for individuals with varying strength and mobility levels.

Its simple yet effective design makes the Bilateral Sander a valuable addition to hospitals, rehabilitation centres, occupational therapy departments, physiotherapy practices, schools, and home rehabilitation programmes.

Features of the Bilateral Sander

The Bilateral Sander has been designed with both therapists and patients in mind, offering reliable performance and ease of use.

Key features include:

• Durable wooden construction for long service life
• Smooth plastic gliders that protect work surfaces
• Suitable for repetitive bilateral upper limb exercises
• Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre
• Comfortable for clinical and home use
• Ideal for work simulation and functional rehabilitation tasks
• Latex free
• Easy to clean and maintain

Its sturdy construction ensures dependable performance during daily therapy sessions while requiring minimal maintenance.

Benefits of Using the Bilateral Sander

The Bilateral Sander supports a variety of rehabilitation goals by encouraging repetitive bilateral arm movements in a controlled manner. These exercises can assist therapists in improving:

• Bilateral coordination
• Shoulder mobility
• Elbow and wrist range of motion
• Upper limb strength
• Motor planning
• Functional reaching activities
• Endurance
• Fine and gross motor control
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Neurological recovery programmes

Because the Bilateral Sander provides smooth, low-resistance movement, it is appropriate for patients recovering from orthopaedic injuries, neurological conditions, stroke rehabilitation, and general upper limb weakness.

Applications for the Bilateral Sander

The Bilateral Sander is suitable for a wide range of therapeutic settings and rehabilitation programmes, including:

• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Stroke recovery
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Upper limb strengthening programmes
• Work simulation activities
• Hand therapy
• Paediatric rehabilitation
• Home exercise programmes

Its versatility allows therapists to incorporate the Bilateral Sander into individual treatment plans tailored to each patient’s functional goals.

Product Specifications

Product Name: Bilateral Sander

Material: Durable wood

Base: Smooth plastic gliders

Surface Protection: Designed not to damage work surfaces

Latex Free: Yes

Recommended Use: Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, work simulation, upper limb exercises

Availability: Ex stock to approximately 6 weeks manufacturing time

Included as one of the activities for the Upper Extremity Workstation with 9 or 11 activities.