A handcycle is a wonder invention that has helped millions of disabled people to regain a large chunk of their lost independence. A handcycle enables a physically challenged person, even those suffering from spinal cord injuries to increase their mobility much more than what a regular wheelchair can provide. Dashing to that corner grocery store for some last minute essentials for the dinner is no longer impossibility. BerkelBike; the handcycle expert has made it very possible for the disabled to cater to their own needs.



Cycling has always been considered a great sport. It not only exercises a part of your body but also does in a funny way. Feeling the wind on your face while you pedal down a mountain road is a great way to unwind and get back to high spirits. The handcycle expert has now brought this fun sport very much into the realms of the disabled. They can easily ride this wonder handcycle which is in fact a hybrid of a handcycle and a recumbent bike. The recumbent pose is immensely helpful in the leg pedalling movements while riding this handcycle. The handcycle expert has come up with a unique design which is a hybrid of a handcycle and a recumbent bike. This amalgamation allows better coordination of the hand and leg movements while riding the BerkelBike handcycle.

The handcycle expert has always made several contributions in the functional electrical stimulation (FES) process. Functional electrical stimulation involves using low levels of electric current on the body in order to stimulate body functions which might have been lost due to some form of nervous impairment. FES process also involves doing a set of therapeutic exercises which go a long way in helping a disabled individual lead a fitter life. FES is one of the gadgets used by BerkelBike for a complete workout for its patients. The muscles of the legs of a paraplegic or quadriplegic are controlled through a software box (using FES) provided by the handcycle expert. This reduces the muscle wastage that can happen due to prolonged disuse of the leg muscles. Better cardiovascular health is also obtained by regularly exercising every part of one's body.

Greater independence is one great plus of the BerkelBike handcycle. The health benefits attributed to this handcycle are also pretty impressive. It prevents tissue degeneration in the leg, as regularly exercising them gets more blood into them which in turn help the tissues in repairing themselves. Leg and hand joints also become much more flexible due to regular exercising; joint pain which is very common side effect of being confined to a wheelchair can be easily avoided by the regular use of a handcycle. Prevention of other diseases which can be caused due to a sedentary life and better control of your body weight are all possible thanks to the BerkelBike.