Ann-Marie got her life back through the Veloped

-It really opens up the world again for our many users. "No matter how old you get, you always perceive yourself as young in your mind and then it feels extra unfair to be forced into a sedentary life. Older people of today are also used to an active and exciting lifestyle. I have received phone calls from overjoyed customers who have said that it is the first time in fifteen years that they have managed to get muscle soreness when they have finally been able to get out and about properly. But the Veloped is not just for the elderly, it is suitable for all ages", says Johan Kuikka, CEO of Trionic Sverige AB, which produces and sells the Veloped worldwide. 

Ann-Marie and her Ninja 

One of Trionic's users is Ann-Marie Stålgren, 57, a photographer and artist who has been dependent on a walker since the early 2000s due to a congenital mechanical defect in the spine. 

- "I previously had a very active life where I played football at a high level and enjoyed being out in the woods and fields, but my condition worsened over the years and after several years of being bedridden I was given a walker from the municipality. But the wheels came to a complete stop at the slightest obstacle, such as gravel or uneven ground. In 2018 I found information about the Veloped flickering on the Internet and thankfully I received sponsorship from my friend Nina who said Order it and I will buy it". It changed everything! For me, who couldn't even go outside in the winter, it really opened up the world again", says Ann-Marie. Since 2016 her body has not allowed her to be in a sitting position, instead she was transported by stretcher and mobility service.

-"Many who have seen me arrive lying on a stretcher are completely perplexed when they see me walking on the forest path a moment later with my Veloped, which I call my Ninja", she says and laughs. Ann-Marie likes to be out in nature and take photographs, and has made several photo books.  

-"I met the King and Queen Silvia and gave them a photo book, and the King was very impressed with my Ninja, which he called "this vehicle". Queen Silvia also jokingly knighted my camera tripod, and I will never wash it!" 

Don't be a hostage in your own home 

Johan Kuikka at Trionic recognizes Ann-Marie's description from several other users who have also testified to the possibilities the Veloped has opened up for them. 

-"All praise to the county council's walkers, but large groups of users are stuck with them as they lack the arm strength or balance to handle anything other than completely flat surfaces and they become almost hostages in their own homes. The Veloped is designed specifically to promote an active life", says Johan. 

The Veloped comes in many different models, specially designed for different activities, such as hunting, golf and trekking. 

-"We have users who previously enjoyed hunting or playing golf who can now start doing it again. They have gotten their lives back, which makes us happy", says Johan in conclusion.