This nature-inspired sensory orthopedic mat lets you experience the beneficial effects of barefoot walking at home too. The puzzle pieces with different surfaces — such as pebble, mushroom or spiky patterns — offer a unique sensation for the sole, while gently massaging and stimulating the reflex points.

Regular use helps strengthen the sole and ankle muscles, improves posture, and contributes to healthy motor development in children. It's also ideal for adults, as the mat stimulates blood circulation and relaxes tired leg muscles after a long day.

The puzzle pieces are easy to fit together, so you can create your own custom walking surface any time — whether you use it as a balance-development course or a relaxing massage mat. Made of durable, safe material that's non-slip and easy to clean.

Create your own natural path, and experience the refreshing feeling of barefoot walking in the comfort of your home!

What can the massage mat do:

• Supports the proper development of the child's foot;
• Improves muscle tone by strengthening the longitudinal and transverse arches of the foot;
• Actively contributes to improved blood circulation;
• Relieves tension in the foot by affecting nerve endings.

Indications:

To help prevent flat feet, valgus and varus foot position, and other deformities;
to help prevent varicose veins, arthritis and osteoarthritis;
to relieve the feeling of tiredness in the legs.

Example exercise routine:

Walk back and forth on the mat. (30–40 seconds)
Standing, rise up onto your toes. (Repeat 7–9 times)
Standing, roll from your heels to your toes. (30–40 seconds)
Walk sideways, crossing your feet, on the mat. (30–40 seconds)
Walk on the inner edge of your feet. (30–40 seconds)
Walk on the outer edge of your feet. (30–40 seconds)
Walk on tiptoe. (30–60 seconds)
Standing, squat down while putting weight on your feet, without lifting your soles off the ground. (Repeat 7–9 times)
Standing, balance on one leg. (20–30 seconds)
Jump from one piece to another. (Repeat 7–9 times)
Standing, hop from one leg to the other. (Repeat 6–8 times)
Walk on the mat in a half-squat position. (20–30 seconds)

We've made a demo video showing exercises using the massage mat. The child assembles the puzzle pieces, you start the video — and the child exercises!

This should be repeated 3–5 times a week. Visible results can be achieved after just one month. The muscles will strengthen and walking will become more confident.

Contraindications:

Skin surface damage and inflammatory diseases, injuries;
diabetic foot syndrome.