Ortek Massage mat Mix Puzzle 9 pieces

Product detailed description

The set includes a piece with a raised hemisphere, which additionally helps develop balance and coordination.
Module dimensions: 26 × 26 cm

What the massage mat can do: 

• supports the proper development of children's feet,
• improves muscle tone and strengthens both the longitudinal and transverse arches,
• actively contributes to better blood circulation,
• relieves tension in the feet by stimulating nerve endings.

Use:

• prevention of flat feet, in-toeing, valgus positioning and other deformities,
• prevention of varicose veins, osteoarthritis and arthritis,
• relief from fatigue and the feeling of heavy legs.

Set of recommended exercises:

1. Walking on the mat forwards and backwards (30–40 seconds).
2. Starting position – standing, rising onto tiptoes (7–9×).
3. Standing – shifting weight from heel to toe (30–40 seconds).
4. Walking on the mat with crossed legs (30–40 seconds).
5. Walking on the inner sides of the feet (30–40 seconds).
6. Walking on the outer sides of the feet (30–40 seconds).
7. Walking on tiptoes (30–60 seconds).
8. Squats with the whole foot supported, without lifting the heel off the mat (7–9×).
9. Standing – maintaining balance first on one leg, then on the other (20–30 seconds).
10. Jumps from one piece to another (7–9×).
11. Jumps first on one leg, then on the other (6–8×).
12. Half-sitting position – walking on the mat (20–30 seconds)

This is what the complete exercise routine looks like on the Ortek massage mat. Once the puzzle pieces are laid out, simply start the video and your child can safely exercise following the recommended routine.
It is recommended to exercise three to five times a week. Already after a month you may notice the first results – muscles will be firmer and walking steadier.
All puzzle pieces are made of the same material, safe, hypoallergenic PVC without harmful additives. Thanks to different textures, each piece feels a little different. Grass, Shells, Pebbles and Sponges are among the softer puzzle pieces. Towers, Hedgehogs, Sea motifs and Acorns are of medium firmness. Pyramid, Spikes, Lotus and Pine cones are, by contrast, firmer surfaces. The combination of modules with different firmness creates ideal conditions for foot massage, arch training and the development of sensorimotor integration.

Contraindications:

• open wounds or inflammatory skin conditions of the feet;
• diabetic foot syndrome.

A version of the mat with 4, 6, 8 and 10 pieces is also available.
The colour scheme may differ slightly from the image shown on the website.