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Tricycle riding allows children to exercise their lower extremities in a way that's fun while also therapeutic. According to Lori Potts, PT, writing on the Rifton website, "As the muscles move through cycling motions, they are flexed, extended and stretched. This range of motion is crucial for children with disabilities, because muscles are incapable of keeping up with bone growth unless fully extended."
While an activity with a wide range of motion encourages muscles and bones to grow at the same rate, according to Ms. Potts, "cycling has the added benefit of strengthening gross motor control development."
The many accessory options provided for Rifton tricycles allows the child to operate the tricycle to the extent that his or her ability allows.
"Over time," says Ms. Potts, "improved strength of quadriceps, hip extensors, and the ankle muscles, as well as improved trunk stabilization and balance will show itself."
Features and Benefits:
This listing is for the large-sized adaptive tricycle (see dimensions below). It's weight capacity is 310 pounds. It's available in five color options (red, blue, teal, black, or white) with numerous optional accessories to accommodate the special needs of your rider.
Resources:
The table below provides dimensions of all three sizes of Rifton Tricycles.
Seat Center to Extended Pedal(leg length)
See the Small and Medium tricycles in the related products!