A new way to play
Playground on roof hospital let children forget their illness
One of the reasons why the Wilhelmina Children ’ s Hospital ( WKZ ) in the Netherlands created a sports and playground on the roof terrace , is to let children forget their illness for a moment and just have fun .
Jochem Uytdehaage , an internationally successful ice skater , is enthusiastic about the new fenced sports court . “ By using smart technology in the interactive play sets , and combine games with rehabilitation is not only more fun , but the results are also measurable . The play sets motivate rehabilitation in the hospital and challenges the children , but in a way that is safe for their condition .” The fenced sports court include the Yalp Sutu football wall and Yalp Toro goals and is a place where chilrend can play with their parents , brothers , sisters and other children from the hospital .
Sports and play does not only help to forget their worries , but they also contribute to fitness and health . The Wilhelmina Children ’ s Hospital and Yalp are working together to make the devices as useful as possible for rehabilitation purposes .
Reference location : Yalp Sona at Hertsmere Meadow Park , United Kingdom