ArticleEuropean journal of translational myology2016
Can FES-Augmented Active Cycling Training Improve Locomotion in Post-Acute Elderly Stroke Patients?
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- Cycling using functional electrical stimulation therapy to improve motor function and activity in post-stroke individuals in early subacute phase: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Biomedical engineering online · 2024Pooled it
- Novel lower limb robot-assisted gait phase stimulation enhances walking and balance in stroke patients: a pilot trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Trial
- Changes in leg cycling muscle synergies after training augmented by functional electrical stimulation in subacute stroke survivors: a pilot study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2020Trial
- Muscle Synergy Analysis as a Tool for Assessing the Effectiveness of Gait Rehabilitation Therapies: A Methodological Review and Perspective.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Therapeutic Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Physical Performance and Muscle Strength in Post-stroke Older Adults: A Review.Annals of geriatric medicine and research · 2022Article
- Immediate Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation-Assisted Cycling on the Paretic Muscles of Patients With Hemiparesis After Stroke: Evidence From Electrical Impedance Myography.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2022Article
- Muscle Electrical Impedance Properties and Activation Alteration After Functional Electrical Stimulation-Assisted Cycling Training for Chronic Stroke Survivors: A Longitudinal Pilot Study.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
- Diagnostic Balance Tests for Assessing Risk of Falls and Distinguishing Older Adult Fallers and Non-Fallers: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
- Pathway-specific modulatory effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation during pedaling in chronic stroke survivors.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Recumbent cycling with integrated volitional control electrical stimulation improves gait speed during the recovery stage in stroke patients.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2019Article
- Does whole-body electrical muscle stimulation combined with strength training promote morphofunctional alterations?Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2019Article
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- Intensity- and Duration-Adaptive Functional Electrical Stimulation Using Fuzzy Logic Control and a Linear Model for Dropfoot Correction.Frontiers in neurology · 2018Article
- Comparison of strategies and performance of functional electrical stimulation cycling in spinal cord injury pilots for competition in the first ever CYBATHLON.European journal of translational myology · 2017Article
- Mobility disorders and pain, interrelations that need new research concepts and advanced clinical commitments.European journal of translational myology · 2017Article
- FES Bike Race preparation to Cybathlon 2016 by EMA team: a short case report.European journal of translational myology · 2017Article
- Participation to the first Cybathlon: an overview of the FREEWHEELS team FES-cycling solution.European journal of translational myology · 2017Article
- Functional electrical stimulation cycling strategies tested during preparation for the First Cybathlon Competition - a practical report from team ENS de Lyon.European journal of translational myology · 2017Article
- Comparison of elbow flexor isokinetic peak torque and fatigue index between men and women of different training level.European journal of translational myology · 2017Article
- FES in Europe and Beyond: Current Translational Research.European journal of translational myology · 2016Article
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Abstract
Recent studies advocated the use of active cycling coupled with functional electrical stimulation to induce neuroplasticity and enhance functional improvements in stroke adult patients. The aim of this work was to evaluate whether the benefits induced by such a treatment are superior to standard physiotherapy. A single-blinded randomized controlled trial has been performed on post-acute elderly stroke patients. Patients underwent FES-augmented cycling training combined with voluntary pedaling or standard physiotherapy. The intervention consisted of fifteen 30-minutes sessions carried out within 3 weeks. Patients were evaluated before and after training, through functional scales, gait analysis and a voluntary pedaling test. Results were compared with an age-matched healthy group. Sixteen patients completed the training. After treatment, a general improvement of all clinical scales was obtained for both groups. Only the mechanical efficiency highlighted a group effect in favor of the experimental group. Although a group effect was not found for any other cycling or gait parameters, the experimental group showed a higher percentage of change with respect to the control group (e.g. the gait velocity was improved of 35.4% and 25.4% respectively, and its variation over time was higher than minimal clinical difference for the experimental group only). This trend suggests that differences in terms of motor recovery between the two groups may be achieved increasing the training dose. In conclusion, this study, although preliminary, showed that FES-augmented active cycling training seems to be effective in improving cycling and walking ability in post-acute elderly stroke patients. A higher sample size is required to confirm results.
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