This serious disease, like cerebral palsy( cerebral palsy), limits the ability of the child from its very birth. The lesions in this pathology can be different, from minor to very severe.
Regardless of the degree of violations, children with cerebral palsy require various special physical exercises. They are necessary, first of all, to maintain muscle tone and the efficiency of the nervous system.
Also, physical exercises are necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive system. Thanks to them, the peristalsis of the intestine functions adequately. Complete wall and cavity digestion of food occurs. Also, the outflow of bile is improved, which, as is known, plays an important role in digestion.
Adequate physical activity increases lung ventilation, which prevents the development of stagnant phenomena in children with cerebral palsy. The work of the cardiovascular system is also optimized.
It's not for nothing that they say that movement is life. After all, hypodynamia( lack of active movements) leads to the development of many different complications, which is very typical for children with infantile cerebral palsy.
Using bikes
With regard to exercise bikes, these machines are the most optimal for health in terms of the breadth of the spectrum of positive 
effects on any person, and not only on patients with cerebral palsy. To
, specifically to such patients, they help to achieve the following effect:
- improved coordination of movements;
- physical strengthening of the body;
- improved reflexes;
- creating a favorable emotional background;
- improvement of walking skills, etc.
We choose a bicycle for a disabled child
Velosimulators for children with cerebral palsy are different. In most cases, they simply have pedals on the rack, but there are some that completely mimic the bike.
The main feature of simulators for children with disabilities is their active-passive accessory. This means that they have a built-in electric motor, which helps the child to pedal.
There are programmable exercise bikes. They are able to calculate the force of pressing the child's feet on the pedals and determine the power of the electric motor independently. When the child is tired and begins to press less on the pedals, the engine starts to work harder, and, in general, the exercise continues to run in the same mode.
Dimensions, design, availability of programs and many other parameters inherent in any exercise bike are also characteristic for those for children with infantile cerebral palsy. The presence of certain parameters, of course, first of all, affects the price.
There are also professional simulators that are used exclusively in rehabilitation centers under the supervision of medical workers, as they are very difficult to set up and handle. But there are those that are suitable for home use.
When choosing a bicycle for a child with disabilities, you need to focus on its quality. It must be strong enough and reliable. Plastic parts should be small, especially in those parts of the device that are directly stressed during exercise. Otherwise, the simulator will be short-lived.
When choosing an exercise bike for a disabled child that will be used at home, you must, first of all, be guided by the characteristics of the disease.
It will not be superfluous to consult a doctor in advance. Professional advice in choosing a simulator can also be given by the physician of the exercise therapy department, who conducted at least one treatment course for a specific child.
Functionality is also an important factor in choosing an exercise bike for a child with disabilities. The apparatus should train, if possible, a large number of muscle groups.
Ideally, the bike should be for the lower and upper body at the same time. There must be different modes of doing exercises. They should be at least seven, so that you can evenly increase the load for the child.
It's important to remember that expensive does not necessarily mean that it's suitable. If a child has little manifestation of cerebral palsy, then the exercise bike, which is intended for healthy children, may well suit him.
And if the child has significant violations, then it is better to first engage in a simulator in a rehabilitation center. And when the results are, then it will be possible to select a simulator for home use.
Cases from practice
Reviews of some exercise bikes for children with cerebral palsy.
I decided to please my child with the opportunity to play sports on a par with regular children. Acquired for this device Manuped Hercules A-UTI-002.1.i. Was pleasantly surprised by the possibilities of this exercise bike.
Price, of course, he has a decent, but he fully justified such waste. Most importantly, the child is simply delighted. On this apparatus he wants to be engaged constantly. It turned out that it is semi-professional, and it is even used in many rehabilitation centers for children with cerebral palsy.
Many thanks to manufacturers for this thoughtful approach in the manufacture of devices for children with disabilities.
Алексей, 31
The pedal simulator with a domestic motor( St. Petersburg) for disabled children is simply unique. I took it to my child, so that he could improve his walking skills. The device is compact, does not take up much space in the apartment.
It is self-adjusting under the force of pressing the feet on the pedals and adjusts the power of the electric motor. Therefore, it is not difficult for a child to engage in it, and he does it with desire. Looking at him during classes, just happy. In addition, there were good results. The child began to walk much more confidently and became less tired.
Valera
Best choice for
Today the following exercise bikes are considered to be the best for children with cerebral palsy: 
- apparatus Manuped Hercules A-UTI-002.1.i ( for restoring the musculoskeletal system);
- exercise bike SVENSSON BODY LABS CROSSLINE BHM ;
- exercise bike Curamotion Dual Bike T70110 ( for the upper and lower parts of the body);
- pedal simulator with electric motor for invalids produced in St. Petersburg , etc.
Every child should have the opportunity for full development, even if it is a child with disabilities.
Thanks to special exercise bikes for children with cerebral palsy, it is possible to engage in sports for any child, and most importantly, thereby allowing you to feel full. It is very important.
After all, any child deserves to feel the feeling that he is necessary and important for society.