WHat can the berkelbike offer to people with an amputation?

Keeping the body in a good condition can be very difficult for people with an amputation. A lack of movement, due to the loss of limbs, can cause serious health problems in the long run, such as diabetes and poor cardiovascular health. The BerkelBike provides a way for people with an amputation to become mobile again and keep the body fit and in a good condition.

People with an amputation can bike using the BerkelBike by using both arms and legs; the arms provide support for stump(s) and prostheses. We have developed special pedals and leg supports to which the stump(s) or prostheses can be secured.

LUKE SINNOTT – DOUBLE LEG AMPUTATION

Luke Sinnott served as a captain and worked in the explosives cleanup service in the province of Helmand, Afghanistan. During a mission, he stepped on a bomb that severed both his legs. “It felt like my whole life was flowing out of my body”, he said. “I thought about home and didn’t want to die like this.” Using the BerkelBike, Luke can easily bik e with his walking prostheses. He is still very excited about this solution to his mobility problem.

THE BENEFITS OF A BERKELBIKE

• Available in a fixed frame model
• Attachable to a wheelchair
• The arms help the leg (or stump) perform a cycling movement
• Provides a more effective fitness and strength training than a handbike
• Uses pedals and leg supports to secure the leg (or stump)

THE ADDED VALUE OF A BERKELBIKE

• Prevention of diabetes
• Harder and faster cycling
• Maximum fitness training
• Many muscles become active again
• Better blood circulation in the legs

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HEALTH  BENEFITS OF A BERKELBIKE

The BerkelBike has been proven to be successful in supporting the rehabilitation process after an SCI. Besides rehabilitation, it offers a range of other benefits. For example, the BerkelBike minimizes the risk of getting diabetes. Additionally, physical activity does not only have positive effects on the body but also on the mental state. The release of endorphins after exercise results in a good and healthy feeling throughout the day.

The most important feature of the BerkelBike is that it stimulates both the arms and the legs toward movement. The leg muscles are the largest muscle group in the human body and should be trained in order to become physically fit. This combined movement is unique to the Berkelbike and ensures sufficient use of the legs to improve significantly.