Tricycle Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy

For children with disabilities, playtime is often hindered by their inability to do the things that other children can do. However, new tricycles have been introduced for those suffering from disabilities like cerebral palsy.

Not All Toys Cater to CP Patients

Until now a majority of toys on the market did not cater to children with disabilities, which prevented them from living their lives as kids to the fullest. Many toys weren’t safe for children with cerebral palsy to play with due to their limitations.

Bike Introduced

The AmTryke was first viewed as a donation to a seven-year-old girl, Regan Swisher, who is living with cerebral palsy. Regan has is one of four siblings and until now always had a difficult time playing with her brother and sisters. “Before when they would go up the driveway she would say I want to go too, but her tricycle couldn’t maneuver up the driveway,” explains Regan’s mother, Audrey.

Benefits of AmTryke

The AmTryke is a special tricycle that has been designed to help children with disabilities with their movement, while enabling them to have fun. “Reciprocal leg movement is something every physical therapist wants the child to work on because that’s how we walk, that’s how we crawl, so it’s very therapeutically beneficial,” explains Physical Therapist Joyce Trower. (Source: KWCH) Do you have a child who was born with cerebral palsy? If so, please contact us today to speak with an experienced cerebral palsy attorney who will enable you and your loved ones to get the legal support you need and deserve.