Cycling despite MS, polio, cerebral infarction or spinal cord injury?!
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BerkelBike Pro
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The BerkelBike Pro is yet another revolutionary invention. It has a wide wheelbase which maximizes its safety due to the stability it offers to the tricycle rider. The BerkelBike Pro comes equipped with 8 gears and adjustable seat position and backrest …more |
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BerkelBike Classic
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The BerkelBike Classic is user-friendly and easily attachable to your wheelchair similar to any connectible handcycle out there. Therefore, you would not have to make a transfer prior to cycling. You will have your wheelchair with you; the both combine perfectly to give …more |
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The BerkelBike: Benefits Of CyclingThe BerkelBike is a great way for patients with among others spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis or stroke to cycle, and offers more then the typical handcycle. Cycling is a great method for exercising; it is fun, increases mobility and can also provide a great workout. |
BerkelBike Home
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The BerkelBike Home is the ultimate training bike that is able to be incorporated with an electric wheelchair. For those with impaired hand function, the optional special handgrips will be a welcome feature. The BerkelBike Home can perfectly be equipped with the …more |
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The benefits of cycling are even greater for individuals who are physically impaired to overcome common issues such as being overweight due to lack of activities such as exercise. The muscle wastage and improper blood circulation due to extensive use of a wheel chair can both be avoided with this active sport. The BerkelBike gives people who are physically impaired the opportunity to practice this activity.
Using the BerkelBike helps rehabilitate and keeps the muscles stronger and fitter then a handcycle. By combining using both the legs and the arms to move it provides support to both muscle groups. Often the legs can’t take all the weight and need a little boost. Here is where the BerkelBike comes in, it uses an arm connection to help support the legs allowing enough power to move. Giving it a greater advantage over a handcycle.
Cycling Despite Disorder & Disabilities - Stroke |
BerkelBike UsersMy name is Sabine, I am 49 years old and had MS since 1985. As I have been in a wheelchair for a few years and so my leg muscles are extremely reduced, I took the decision to do something about it. I had the idea to go cycling. That was easier said than done, as I very quickly realized. [read more]
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