From Amsterdam to Java: cycling in a virtual environment to strengthen body and mind

Patients at HagaZiekenhuis can be cycling through Amsterdam one moment and through Java the next — all without ever stepping outside. How does that work? Thanks to Bike Labyrinth, patients can virtually cycle to their chosen destination. When the patient stops pedalling, the image stops too.

Two hospital employees standing next to a Bike Labyrinth

As if you're really there

This makes it feel as though you are truly cycling along your favourite route. Especially for patients who have been in hospital for a longer period, it's wonderful to have the feeling of being outside again. "When you've been admitted for a long time, the walls of the hospital room can start to close in on you," explains oncology nurse Annemarie Ormel. In this way, there is a fun motivation to keep moving.

The donation of three Bike Labyrinths was made possible by the funds raised by Team Westland. This foundation raises money for causes related to cancer.

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