A Scooter for Fibromyalgia? From Micro Scooters
PR Samples – I was kindly sent an Original Kickboard Adult Scooter from Micro as included in this post for consideration on my blog.
I was recently contacted by Micro Scooters and I was a little confused at first, I’m pretty open about my lack of mobility and my struggles with fibromyalgia, ME and more. However, the email quickly caught my eye as they were aware of my health issues and had an offer I was very interested in trying out.
Micro Scooters
Unsurprisingly, Micro Scooters started with the school run and a Mum who noticed that their child enjoyed scooting to school. It also helped dispel that morning energy and up their concentration levels. It was from there that they realised that it didn’t have to be all about kids, but everyone could benefit from scooting, thanks to it being greener, healthier and fun.
It isn’t all about fun though and since their concept, Micro has visited over 1000 after-school clubs to help kids learn about scooting safely.
What’s more; Micro Scooters are a carbon-neutral company, which is B Corp pending. They are actively involved in trying to help out their local environment while also being part of 1% Planet.
Original Kickboard
I was kindly sent the Original Kickboard, this is a three-wheeled scooter which comes with an interchangeable handlebar of a joystick and t-bar handle, which is adjustable between 71cm-100cm and withhold up to 98kg (15stone 7lbs). It has a flexible deck, you just need to learn to steer and is foldable for transport or storage.
The flexible deck helps to shock absorb uneven surfaces, while the interchangeable handlebars mean you can adjust the board to your scooting style.
Micro Scooter Original Kickboard and Fibromyalgia
You might be wondering how a Micro Scooter could be useful if you have Fibromyalgia, and it wasn’t something I had thought about until I was asked if I would like to try one. However, there are a number of ways I think it could help.
Scooting will cause less exhaustion on the body, the lean-to-steer movements and flexible deck also take away some of the jarring movements you can get with walking. While, for anyone who has issues with weakness on one side, the joystick handle can also mean an easier way to hold and guide the scooter, compared to a t-bar.
Of course, Fibromyalgia is so different for everyone, and a scooter might not be right for you. However, if you are looking for a way to help you traverse normal walks, then it could be worth looking into.
My Thoughts on the Original Kickboard
I was really impressed with how well-made and sturdy the Original Kickboard is. Changing the handlebars is easy and it simply and quickly folds up as well. Due to the fact it offers 3 wheels rather than 2, you are getting a more steady base and the lean to turn doesn’t need too much pressure to work. As someone who has one side of my body not working so well the joystick handle is definitely an improvement over a t-bar, so I love that it offers the choice.
Sadly my body isn’t quite up to scooting and I wasn’t able to take advantage of how this could have worked out. However, I do believe that if it was something I could have tried when I still had more balance and movement it would have made a huge difference to my everyday journeys, allowing me to move further with less pressure on the parts of my body which needed a break. This is likely due to the fact I have other conditions as well as Fibromyalgia working against me such as my hypermobility which now means my knees and hip don’t hold into place well.
With that in mind, if you are looking for a way to take pressure off yourself or just fancy having some fun, I definitely suggest investing in a Mirco Scooter.
The Original Kickboard comes in at £204 and I really think it is worth the money, considering the build, ease of use and the ethics behind the company. Don’t forget you can check out other adult scooters and those for kids on the Micro Scooter website as well.
What do you think about the idea of a Micro Scooter, could you see it helping you?
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I would absolutely love to give a scooter a try – where we live now is a long walk into town and it would be great on days when I’m tired to be able to wheel instead of walk. I can very much see this being good. Also I would share with teenager, who has a lot of hip difficulties and I can see it working well for her.
Honestly I think it is such a good idea – I just don’t have the balance / ability for it anymore, if it had been nearer the start of my issues I think it would have helped so much, just to be able to take that pressure off a little bit is such a big thing.
Very interesting article Sarah, really enjoyed reading about this. Thank you
Thank you so much 🙂 I am so glad you enjoyed reading it.
KnowI wouldn’t beable to manage that, I havea real bad back, and can’t stand for long, and I did say to the grand children I will get one for me, and My son and my partner,both said NO, you will probably fall and break your other hip. Thinkits a great idea Thank You, but its not for me
Definitely it isn’t for everyone and please no hurting yourself! It’s one of those things I really think would have helped me when I was younger and not so bad so I hope it reaches someone it may help.
This would help me so much when Im out and about
It’s a really interesting way to try and take some of the pressure off when you are out.
I am hoping one day to find a scooter with a seat for an older child. As my son is disabled he wouldn’t be able to stand on a scooter either. I think a lot of people with mobility problems could really benefit from a scooter seat!
It might be worth emailing Micro Scooters and putting forward the idea to them. If enough people do it might be something like that.
Not sure I could stay upright on a scooter – need a seat to travel any distance
This one has 3 wheels so you don’t have to balance on it like you would a 2 wheeled scooter. Perhaps they need to make an adult one with a seat!
What an interesting approach, I have a family member with fibromyalgia and I wonder if this would be helpful for her
Definitely, I know in my early days when I just needed a little something extra something like this would have been wondered as it just takes that stress off a little. It’s not for everyone but it is a good idea.
Well if I ever get to walk the canals of Litchfield, I am going to watch out for a zooming Ms Bailey!! Have fun
I do like to zoom – I get told off for going to fast in my chair!
Oh wow. I have a micro scooter for my son and I didn’t know they had so many different parts to suit different needs. That’s really cool. Hopefully it can benefit other people with disabilities
It is fantastic isn’t it – I like how well thought out they are, I honestly didn’t realise so much thought had gone into the process of making them and how they can help people.