Workrate and Cadence Control for Exercise Testing in FES Cycling
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Lower-limb FES cycling for paraplegic and tetraplegic subjects has been previously described, with systems for both stationary ergometry and for mobile outdoor cycling being available. The potential therapeutic and medical benefits of FES cycling exercise have recently been surveyed [1]. A key finding is that regular FES cycling exercise leads to improved cardiopulmonary fitness, with a corresponding reduction in the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and improvements in general health.
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