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FES-assisted cycling

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a procedure where an electrical current is applied to peripheral nerves that control specific muscles or muscle groups. This action can be used to restore or improve function. Generally FES is used for exercise and for rehabilitation.

Cybathlon competition

In May 2020, the second edition of the championship for racing pilots with disabilities using advanced assistive devices will be organized in Zurich: the Cybathlon. We will participate to the FES cycling discipline.

Freewheels project

FreeWheels project is a scientific and technological collaboration towards an instrumented trike solution to allow a spinal cord injured individual to practice outdoor FES assisted cycling. Numerous health benefits could follow from FES cycling, such as cardiovascular health, muscle strength, bone density, risk of pressure sores, deep vein thrombosis, and last but not least, well-being.

FES bike race

Using a wireless electrical stimulator and various sensors located on the pilot and the bike, we will be able to adapt stimulation patterns regarding the force needed and the pedaling cycle.

Freewheels team

Freewheels is a team composed of one pilot, Researchers, Clinical experts and partners working together to participate in Cybathlon competiton.

Article (in French) in LCI *Crédits photos: Inria-C. Morel

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/10/06 2016/10/06

Check-list ok! Leaving to Zurich from Dijon!

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/10/06 2016/10/06

The team keeps focused on october 8th objective. Jérôme’s performances are still improving.

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/10/01 2016/10/01

INRIA published a new article about our project: read here

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/09/27 2016/09/27

An article from our partner HIKOB has just been published.

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/09/27 2016/09/27

Start list for the FES Bike Race: Jerôme will be running with our friend Greg Mcclure from Australia.

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/09/26 2016/09/27

Jérôme continues his training, the team is still fighting to get as close as possible to the 750m graal.  

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/09/23 2016/09/27

INRIA published an article about our project: read here

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/09/12 2016/09/27

Cybathlon 2016

Download the flyer clicking here…

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/09/11 2016/09/27

First trials on an outdoor running track for Jérôme.

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2016/09/07 2020/02/04
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