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FES with recumbent trike Nov 9, 2019 8:41:04 GMT -8

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Post by peter62 on Nov 9, 2019 8:41:04 GMT -8

Hello there, has anyone had experience of using a BerkelBike? I have had it recommended for my condition as an incomplete paraplegic. It is expensive so I wanted to be sure that it would be of real benefit and worth the investment. Any comment would be welcome.
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midtoad Junior Member Posts: 52 Post Likes Received: 40 Date Joined: June 2014 Injury: C4-5 ASIA A Date Injured: 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	FES with recumbent trike Nov 11, 2019 19:08:47 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by midtoad on Nov 11, 2019 19:08:47 GMT -8 Which feature are you looking for r? Unassisted exercise e, or the FES?
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peter62 New Member Posts: 10 Post Likes Received: 5 Date Joined: October 2019 Member is: Offline Send PM	FES with recumbent trike Nov 30, 2019 6:16:17 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by peter62 on Nov 30, 2019 6:16:17 GMT -8 I'm looking for FES which will enable my paralysed leg muscles to exercise

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FES with recumbent trike Nov 30, 2019 8:17:19 GMT -8

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Post by tetra on Nov 30, 2019 8:17:19 GMT -8

You may find this link useful, though it does not directly answer your question, Peter.

sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?265703-The-effects-of-FES-cycling-combined-with-virtual-reality-racing-biofeedback

It would be best if you can find a rehab clinic that uses FEW so you could test it out. Some people get weary of having to stick the electrodes on their legs, yet others use their fes for years. it is not unusual to see a used bike for sale.

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FES with recumbent trike Nov 30, 2019 12:48:47 GMT -8

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Post by midtoad on Nov 30, 2019 12:48:47 GMT -8

Nov 30, 2019 8:17:19 GMT -8 tetra said:

Some people get weary of having to stick the electrodes on their legs, yet others use their fes for years.

I have had my RTI FES Bike for seven years now, And I have logged 30,000 km on it. Of course I would prefer to be Riding outdoors, But it's not really possible for me.

Depending on where you live,It would be useful to try to get a test ride on the Berkel Bike. You would get a pretty good workout from it, As it exercises both legs and arms.

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FES with recumbent trike

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