Bicycle for children with cerebral palsy: features, species, characteristics

Children's cerebral palsy (or cerebral palsy) is a complex congenital disease characterized by the defeat of certain areas of the brain. At the physical level, it causes disturbances in the work of the nervous, musculoskeletal system and the vestibular apparatus. There are symptoms in the form of convulsions, paralysis, intellectual disorders, hearing impairment, vision and much more.

Often, such children receive a disability and need periodic medical examination, treatment and rehabilitation. One of the methods to help strengthen immunity, maintain muscle tonus and adapt in society is a bicycle for children with cerebral palsy. What are its features and benefits?

General information

Today, cerebral palsy with traditional medicine is recognized as an incurable disease. However, depending on the form of the disease, children can grow up to be fully able-bodied people and forget about disability forever. But for this, special programs are needed, which include a bicycle for children with cerebral palsy.

This device is very different from the ones we used to see. It was developed by joint efforts of scientists, physicians and engineers. A special vehicle corresponds to the anatomical features of a sick child. It provides additional details: for example, a backrest, mounts for hands and feet, an elastic covering of pedals and handles. As a rule, a bicycle for children with cerebral palsy is selected individually according to the peculiarities of the disease of the toddlers.

Features

Since one year, kids are beginning to actively explore the world, and even such a disease as cerebral palsy is not a limitation for them. It is during this period that it is already possible for them to gradually master vehicles. For example, a tricycle for children. ICP is a serious ailment, but such an ideal assistant in rehabilitation, as this special means, will share the hardships brought by the disease.

• Small models are designed for babies growing from 85 cm. Such devices are made of durable, high-quality materials and equipped with a wide, comfortable seat.
• The trunk of the child is fixed with the help of seat belts. Thanks to this detail, bicycles for disabled children with cerebral palsy can be used for paralysis of limbs or muscle weakness.
• Another feature of such vehicles is the lack of fastening between the steering column and the pedals. This is very convenient if the kid can not himself pedal, and parents or a medical worker have to participate in the management of transport.
• The pedals are quite wide and covered with non-slip material. There are additional brakes, retainers for feet and cuffs for brushes.
• Also bicycles for children with cerebral palsy are additionally equipped with a trunk at the back and a basket in front for toys, products and things.
• The dimensions of this transport, of course, several times higher than conventional models. The diameter of their wheels depends on the age and weight of the child.

As far as the development of transport is concerned, its design can be changed by freeing it from unnecessary attachments: locks, belts, etc.

Benefit

As already mentioned, a rehabilitation bicycle for children with cerebral palsy is a necessary link in the treatment and adaptation of toddlers in society. Walking in the fresh air temper the children's body, saturate the tissues with oxygen, give a good mood, contribute to the interaction of the child with peers. All this is a positive motivation for development and improvement.

Parents' notes point out that children with cerebral palsy become more independent, they become more curious, communicate, and broaden their horizons.

From the physiological side for such children, the dosed load on the muscles is very important and useful. Flexion and extension is the training base for weak children's muscles. In the process of developing a new transport, the child improves coordination and orientation in space. I recommend cycling specialists to alternate with physiotherapy exercises and swimming.

Where can I buy?

Orthopedic bicycle for children with cerebral palsy is usually ordered from manufacturers who, when assembling the device, will take into account any wishes of the parents and anatomical features of the child. In production, an important role is played by the growth, weight of the baby, the form of his pathology.

Of course, you can buy a finished product. The most important thing is for the child to be comfortable on it. The speed and quality of rehabilitation depends on this.

Price list

Unfortunately, such a useful and necessary product as a bicycle for children with cerebral palsy has a very high price span. In Russia, the average cost of the product is about 70-80 thousand rubles. Therefore, not every family can afford to buy it. However, there are separate parts (for example, a steering column or a seat) that are much cheaper. There are cases when the boundless love of parents and the desire to see their child healthy and happy motivated to create their own designs. Using imagination and skillful hands, they independently collected specialized bicycles from improvised means and details from the usual devices.