Massage mat Ortek Mix Puzzle 6 parts + 6 sets of modules Patterns

This mat combines foot massage, balance training, fine motor development and playful exploration in one product. This set will make a useful and interesting gift.
The massage mat consists of six Honeycomb puzzles and 72 modules that are attached to a base mat. It is made of hygienic, hypoallergenic PVC-based material.
Twelve types of patterns have different surface structures that develop tactile perception and create various massage effects. The pieces can be attached both to the raised "columns" of the puzzle and to the space between them. The child can create colorful patterns on the mat, sort the pieces by color, assemble them in any order or assemble a picture from them like a mosaic. The pieces hold firmly, so they can be walked on safely and at the same time gently massage the feet.
Puzzle size: 26 × 26 cm. The diameter of one module is 5 cm.

What a massage mat with sensory modules can do:

• supports the correct formation of the child's foot;
• helps to strengthen muscles and strengthens the longitudinal and transverse arches;
• develops fine motor skills and sensory perception;
• trains balance and coordination of movements.

Use:

• prevention of flat feet, bunions, bunions and other foot disorders;
• development of sensory perception and improvement of fine motor skills;
• relief from the feeling of tired and heavy legs.

A set of recommended exercises:

1. Walking forward and backward on the mat (30–40 seconds).
2. Starting position – standing, rising on tiptoes (7–9×).
3. Standing – transferring weight from heel to toe (30–40 seconds).
4. Walking on the mat with legs crossed (30–40 seconds).
5. Walking on the inside of the feet (30–40 seconds).
6. Walking on the outside of the feet (30–40 seconds).
7. Tiptoe walking (30–60 seconds).
8. Squats with full leg support, without lifting the heels off the mat (7–9×).
9. Standing – maintaining balance first on one leg, then on the other (20–30 seconds).
10. Jumps from one part to another (7–9×).
11. Jumps first on one leg, then on the other (6–8x).
12. Half-sitting position – walking on the mat (20–30 seconds).

This is what a complete exercise on an Ortek massage mat looks like. After laying out the puzzles, just start the video and your child can safely exercise according to the recommended set-up.
It is recommended to exercise three to five times a week. After just one month, you can notice the first results of the exercises in your child, their muscles will become stronger and their walking will be more confident.
All puzzle pieces are made of the same material, which is safe, hypoallergenic and does not contain any harmful additives.

Contraindication:

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

A four-part, 48-module pad variant is also available.
The composition of the set and the color design may differ slightly from the images on the website.

Country of origin: Ukraine