Massage mat Ortek Mix Puzzles, 8 pieces + free patterns

The massage mat contains 8 puzzle pieces and 12 Pattern modules as a gift.
It is made of hygienic, safe and hypoallergenic PVC-based material.
Twelve different patterns have different surface structures that support the development of tactile perception and create different massage effects. The individual pieces are attached to the raised "pegs" of the puzzle. The child can assemble colorful patterns on the puzzle, sort them by color, place them in any order or create pictures from them similar to a mosaic. The pieces hold firmly, so they can be walked on safely and massage the feet naturally.

Module size: 26 x 26 cm
Diameter of one module: 5 cm.

What does a massage mat do:

• supports the proper development of children's feet;
• improves muscle tone and strengthens 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, bowed or lopsided foot position and other children's orthopedic abnormalities;
• prevention of varicose veins, arthrosis and arthritis;
• relief from fatigue and feeling of 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. Thanks to the different textures, each piece has a slightly different effect. Grass, Shells, Pebbles and Sponges are among the softer puzzles. Towers, Hedgehogs, Sea Animals and Acorns have medium hardness. Pyramid, Thorns, Lotus and Pine Cones, on the other hand, are firmer surfaces. The combination of modules of different hardness creates the best conditions for foot massage, arch training and the development of sensory integration.

Contraindication:

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

A 10 and 12-piece version is also available.
The composition of the set and the color design may differ slightly from the images on the website.