Why a bicycle? (Therapeutic Mobility Device)
There are many short and long-term benefits. These benefits include:
* Bone Growth
* Strengthening of anti-gravity muscles
* Development of hand/eye coordination
* Opportunity for cognitive growth
* Respiratory activity
* Development of Head & Trunk control
* Social Acceptance
* Improved self-esteem-will allow Monte to participate in activities his peers are able to do, giving him confidence, increased social opportunities, and opportunity for cognitive growth. As he is able to pedal it independently he will experience great success and freedom.
Cardiovascular health-the therapeutic mobility device will give Monte the opportunity to strengthen his cardiopulmonary system by using his larger leg muscles for repetitive motions. Also promotes better breathing and respiratory activity.
Joint range of motion-especially of his hips and knees through the pedaling action. This will prevent lower extremity contractures and orthopedic deformities.
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