{"product_id":"sammons-preston-parachute","title":"Sammons Preston Parachute","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSammons Preston Parachute\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis durable, multi-colored parachute is available in two sizes, 6' and 12' diameters. It can be used for more rigorous activity to improve cardiovascular health. The nylon material chute also encourages socialization. It can even be used to cover the ground and provide a place to sit outside. The parachute is machine washable for easy clean up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral parachute games encourage running, tossing, and crawling. This makes it an ideal addition to physical education classes and elementary classrooms. Other games, like bouncing soft balls on top of the chute, improve upper extremity range of motion and can be played while seated. Rehabilitation and assisted living centers can use a chute with both ambulatory and wheelchair users. Raising and lowering the parachute is good exercise for the arms and shoulders and it's visually stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParachutes are meant to be used by a group of people. Socialization and cooperation are a must during games, making the chute a valuable aid for encouraging interaction between elderly participants. It's also a useful tool for teaching children directionality, counting, and how to learn and follow the rules of a game. Parachutes encourage turn taking, sharing, and both non-competitive and team-based play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParachutes are a fun way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for use with children, seniors, and mixed age groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens the arm and trunk muscles during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusive activity can be enjoyed by wheelchair users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in two sizes to accommodate various group sizes, with evenly spaced handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e Weight (lb) : 2.2\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sammons Preston","offers":[{"title":"12'","offer_id":19504749150265,"sku":"928131","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0007\/0510\/1881\/products\/8152a_2.jpg?v=1575943977","url":"https:\/\/www.graylinemedical.com\/products\/sammons-preston-parachute","provider":"Grayline Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}