Hesperian Health Guides
Parallel Bars
Simple designs for outdoor parallel bars, both adjustable and non-adjustable, are included in Chapter 46 on playgrounds. In A "Playground for All" Built by Children we also give suggestions for adjusting the bar height to meet the needs of the individual child. The designs shown are:
OUTDOOR BARS
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| simple, non-adjustable bars (bamboo, wood, or metal) | bars with a leg separator for a child whose knees pull together | 2 designs for bars with adjustable height |
INDOOR BARS
(design details for two of several models)
| ADJUSTABLE MODEL | NON-ADJUSTABLE MODEL |
 wood or metal pole
metal pipe (or try bamboo)
Adjust width by sliding the 2 blocks of wood in and out, then bolting.
Adjust height by putting bolts thorough different holes.
tube metal or wood pole |
 triangular wood supports (best if bolted)
slanted edge to help prevent tripping
angle irons |
IRON PIPE BARS
| Design from Functional aids for the Muliply Handicapped | |
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| NON-ADJUSTABLE BARS | WITH FOOT DIVIDER |
METAL CONDUIT TUBING
| ADJUSTABLE WIDTH BARS | ADJUSTABLE WIDTH AND HEIGHT |
 Designs from Poliomyelitis, Huckstep.
welds
This pipe slides in and out of this one.
welds |
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This page was updated:18 Sep 2024