What are the benefits of a rehabilitation bike?


The rehabilitation tricycle utilizes arm and leg strength. A huge advantage for people with disabilities.

The rehabilitation tricycle is a fast everyday, training and touring bike for everyone.

What's special about the rehabilitation tricycle is that it utilizes both arm and leg strength.

The rehabilitation tricycle for adults is often the first choice to compensate for or treat a disability.

But many people without physical limitations also use the rehabilitation tricycle – for training or simply for the fun of riding – see also www.varibike.com


Reha Dreirad für Behinderte

Commitment to people with disabilities

Because the adult rehabilitation tricycle has special driving characteristics and drive options, the rehabilitation tricycle is very attractive for people with disability or people with disabilities. People with disabilities particularly appreciate the seven different drive modes. No other tricycle in the world offers as much variety as the Reha tricycle. The Reha tricycle's uncompromisingly sporty design is also appealing.

Thanks to the rehabilitation tricycle, many disabled people can cycle again. They can go on excursions or take tours with other cyclists. The rehabilitation tricycle brings joy of movement and zest for life.

Reha Dreirad für Behinderte
Reha Fahrrad bei Knieschmerzen Hüftschmerzen Amputation

Image: Rehabilitation bike for knee pain, hip pain, amputations

Leg limitations, e.g., knee pain, hip pain, amputations

Such limitations include, for example, lack of strength, restricted mobility, or pain in one or both legs. Knee pain, hip pain.

The reasons can be of various kinds, e.g. foot, hip or knee damage, osteoarthritis, legamputation or partial paralysis.

The rehabilitation bike compensates for the lack of leg strength through additional arm propulsion. This allows users to travel quickly again and to conquer inclines once more.

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Bild: Reha Dreirad mit Armkurbel für inkomplette Querschnittslähmung

Incomplete spinal cord injury

With the rehabilitation tricycle, the arm crank movement can be coupled to the leg crank movement. When the arms are cranked, the leg cranks are also moved. This allows the legs to be moved even with incomplete paraplegia. The rehabilitation tricycle helps rebuild muscle mass in the legs and buttocks and stimulates blood circulation. The additional arm drive of the rehabilitation tricycle provides the necessary extra power for faster travel and longer journeys. An electric motor is also available as an option. See alsoincomplete spinal cord injury

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Bild: Dreirad für Erwachsene bei MS, Schlaganfall, Parkinson

Multiple sclerosis, stroke or Parkinson's disease

After a stroke Coordination or balance is often impaired. The rehabilitation tricycle has a low center of gravity and a stable base. Therefore, the rehabilitation tricycle for adults can be ridden very slowly without tipping over.

At Multiple sclerosis or Parkinson The muscles are weakened. Because the rehabilitation tricycle can be propelled with all limbs, it improves whole-body coordination, strengthens all muscles, and keeps them supple and relaxed.

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Bei Knochenbruch, Bänderriß das Dreirad für Erwachsene fahren

Bone fracture, ligament tear

A passionate cyclist with a broken leg or torn ligaments? A normal bicycle is out of the question for months. But with a rehab tricycle, cycling is possible again even with a fracture or torn ligament. The adult rehab tricycle has a leg rest for the broken or injured leg. The healthy leg and arms can propel the tricycle. Instead of giving up cycling for months, you can not only stay fit with the rehab tricycle, but get even fitter. The injured leg is protected, while the healthy leg and upper body are exercised. Even better, the entire cardiovascular system is kept in shape.

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Bei Conterganschaden oder ohne Arme. Mit dem PedalPilot wieder mit Spaß radfahren.

No arms, thalidomide damage

For people without arms, a normal bicycle is almost impossible to steer. That's why we developed a new bicycle for people without arms or with thalidomide-related disabilities – the PedalPilot.

It is optimally designed for people without arms or with thalidomide-related disabilities.

The PedalPilot is

  • easy to drive
  • easily accessible for boarding
  • It can be driven both fast and slow.
  • It has ample space for luggage.
  • It is comfortable and safe
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What is the difference between a conventional adult tricycle and a rehabilitation tricycle?

The rehabilitation tricycle has leg cranks and also an arm drive. The arm drive consists of two arm cranks, similar to those on a handbike. However, on the rehabilitation tricycle, the hand cranks/arm cranks can be turned both synchronously and in opposite directions. It's also possible to crank with just one arm. An adult rehabilitation tricycle optionally has freewheel leg cranks. This allows the rider to crank with just one leg or with both legs together, depending on their preference and the extent of their leg impairment.

Is the rehabilitation tricycle easy to ride and learn to use?

The adult rehabilitation tricycle has three wheels, providing stability. It is steered by pivoting the front wheel. You steer by turning the front fork with your arms in the direction of travel, either to the right or left. The rehabilitation tricycle is easy to learn and easy to ride. It is easier for seniors and people with limited mobility to ride than a regular bicycle.

Is the rehabilitation tricycle safe to ride?

The adult rehabilitation tricycle is very safe to ride. It has excellent road handling and a powerful braking system. It can be ridden very slowly and remains stable even at low speeds.

Can the adult rehabilitation tricycle tip over when cornering?

Every tricycle can tip over when cornering. The rehabilitation tricycle has a low center of gravity, which reduces the tendency to tip. We also offer an optional patented anti-tip device, the stabilizer. This stabilizer makes the rehabilitation tricycle significantly more stable than a conventional adult tricycle.

How can I buy a rehabilitation tricycle for adults?

Are you interested in a rehabilitation tricycle for adults? Then simply contact us. We'd be happy to advise you. Our staff will help you find the right model and the right features. We can also tell you where you can test drive a rehabilitation tricycle.

Where can I test a rehabilitation tricycle for adults?

Call us or send us an email. We'll tell you where you can test a rehabilitation tricycle for adults.

Up to what age can an adult ride a rehabilitation tricycle?

A rehabilitation tricycle for adults can be used well into old age. We have customers over 80 who use our rehabilitation tricycles. A rehabilitation tricycle for adults keeps you healthy, fit, and young.

What is the difference between a rehabilitation bicycle and a rehabilitation tricycle for adults?

The rehabilitation bicycle is a two-wheeled bicycle with arm and leg propulsion. The rehabilitation tricycle for adults is a recumbent tricycle with arm and leg propulsion.

When should I use the rehabilitation bicycle and when the rehabilitation tricycle for adults?


How to get a rehabilitation tricycle

Our dealers

You can easily find us here at any time.

Our models

Depending on your specific needs, we have the right rehabilitation bike for you. Contact us. We'd be happy to advise you.

Accesories

We offer a wide range of accessories for our rehabilitation bikes. Ask us for our accessories catalog and price list.