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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.

On July 16th Jerôme visited Cyclable shop in Montpellier and tested one trike. Thanks Fabrice for the precious help!

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2015/08/21 2015/08/21

Video from Cybathlon Rehearsal (July 14th 2015). 4 teams were participating for FES-trike race. Thanks Fabrice for the precious help!

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2015/08/21 2015/08/21

Matsport is supporting us! Matsport is expert in technological service in sport context. They display advanced instrumentation solutions during big sport events such as Tour…

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2015/07/09 2015/08/21

Freewheels will be present at Cybathlon rehearsal (Zurich) in July 14th to visit the Arena and meet organizers.

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2015/07/07 2015/07/07

Cyclable is supporting us! Cyclable Montpellier is a pioneer in recumbent trikes diffusion and adaptation. Their expertise will be very precious for Freewheels project.

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2015/07/07 2015/07/07

FreeWheels website is now open. The news section will report new achievements on a regular basis.

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Christine AZEVEDO COSTE 2015/06/25 2015/07/07
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