7 November 2016
We’re good at looking after our faces and even our hands, but what about our feet? If something goes wrong with them we can be left immobile!
“Treadling on an Aircycle circulation booster is a highly effective way to keep your feet healthy,” says Lynne Taylor, manager of Diabetes Christchurch.
Each week in New Zealand there are nine lower body amputations due to diabetes. High blood glucose levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves in the feet, causing poor blood flow and loss of feeling (neuropathy).
Maintaining good blood flow in the feet is key to preventative foot care, and it’s simple with an Aircycle. The treadle exercise works the calf muscles, and these pump the blood.
“It’s in our feet that arthritis and complications from diabetes including, nerve damage, neuropathy and circulatory disorders, often show up,” says Lynne. “It’s important to heed the first signs, as loss of feeling can mean abrasions, ulcers and other foot problems go undetected or do not heal, sometimes leading to amputation.”
The good news is that many foot problems can be avoided by daily foot care.
By maintaining good blood flow with the Aircycle, people frequently report numb, tingling feet regain feeling, normal colour and flexibility, swollen ankles and cramps are relieved, and ulcers heal.
You do not need special exercise times with the Aircycle. Just treadle gently while having coffee, watching TV or chatting on the phone. And you can deflate the Aircycle and pop it in your pocket or purse to use when travelling, or take to the office and use under your desk.
It’s so easy to protect and care for your feet with an Aircycle. The simple exercise helps boost circulation, strengthen leg muscles and relieve joint pain.
The Aircycle is available in store now for just $39.90. They make great Christmas gifts for the parent who has everything, and is ideal for anyone with arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson’s or swollen ankles. They’re also good for long-haul travellers, sedentary office workers and convalescent patients.
Article supplied by Jenny Watson, Director, Aircycle.
Power chair donated to Hamilton Zoo
