The annual World Stroke Day takes place on 29 October. The Luxembourg Ministry of Health and Safety is once again collaborating with Blëtz asbl to raise public awareness of the warning signs and to express solidarity with those affected. In Luxembourg, an average of four people suffer a stroke every day. This occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot or ruptures. Part of the brain is deprived of blood flow and suffers damage very quickly due to a lack of oxygen.

If you suspect someone is having a stroke, use the FAST test:

F for ‘face’: is one side of the face drooping?

A for ‘arms’: does the person find it difficult to raise their arms?

S for ‘speech’: is their speech slurred or unclear?

T for ‘time’: don’t waste any time – call 112!

Furthermore, the Department of Health recommends having your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked regularly by your GP, avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption, and leading a healthy lifestyle that includes stress reduction.

In this context, we would like to remind you once again that we stock therapeutic bikes from the brands HaseBikes, HP Velotechnik, Urban Fahrradbau, Ice Trikes and Azub. Whether with or without an electric motor, a therapeutic bike allows you to enjoy life despite having had a stroke.

Please feel free to pop in for a consultation and we’ll find the right therapeutic bike for you!