العربية 
The spider cage is a therapeutic device consisting of a metal frame resembling a net, consisting of four legs and an upper frame divided into squares with sides of 5 cm. In addition to a number of belts and rubber bands of different lengths and colors, where each color expresses a different degree of tension. A belt is used for the child to connect the bands from different sides, so that the tension forces are equal in magnitude on all four sides, allowing the child to balance as if in water. The child is suspended inside this structure by elastic belts that allow him to move in different directions. This device is used in physical therapy for children who suffer from delayed motor development or neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy.
The spider cage generally consists of the following components:
- Main frame: It is a strong metal frame that provides support for the cage.
- Elastic bands and torso strap: Adjustable elastic bands used to secure the child to the cage and provide support. They are attached to a leather strap around the child's torso and are designed to connect to the elastic bands.
- Floor: May be fixed or movable, and is used to provide a safe surface for the child while moving.
- Safety devices: such as ropes and locks, to ensure the child's safety during use.
- Improves balance: The spider cage helps the child learn how to maintain his balance, which leads to improved self-confidence and the ability to move independently. It helps to draw motor memory for the central nervous system by stimulating the vestibular system.
- Muscle strengthening: The cage provides resistance to the muscles during movement, which helps strengthen various muscles of the body, especially the muscles of the legs, back and shoulders.
- Improve range of motion: Helps increase range of motion in joints, reducing stiffness and stiffness and achieving self-reliance and good control of movement.
- Developing motor skills: Helps the child perform different motor skills from various positions, leading to the development of basic motor skills such as crawling, standing and walking.
- Sensory integration: Helps improve a child's sensory integration, enhancing their ability to understand and interpret sensory information.
- Increased self-confidence: The cage provides support for the child, which enhances his self-confidence and increases his sense of independence.
The spider cage helps in treating children, especially after surgeries such as tendon lengthening, by lifting the body and reducing partial weight by percentages ranging from 20% to 40%. It is similar to hydrotherapy, as it supports the body with partial load on the joints and allows for wide range of movements in different directions.
- Cerebral Palsy: Helps improve balance, coordination and movement.
- Motor Delay: Helps develop basic motor skills such as crawling, standing and walking.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders: Helps improve motor and cognitive functions.
- Spinal cord injuries: Helps rehabilitate movement and improve muscle strength.
- Sensory integration disorders: Helps improve processing of sensory information.
- Swing exercises: Help improve balance and strengthen abdominal and back muscles.
- Jumping exercises: Help strengthen leg muscles and improve coordination.
- Climbing exercises: Help strengthen the muscles of the arms and shoulders and improve grip.
- Walking exercises: Help improve walking and balance.
- Single leg balance exercises: Help improve balance and stability.
