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Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Cauda Equina Syndrome Discussion Dec 31, 2013 13:44:17 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on Dec 31, 2013 13:44:17 GMT -8 kilg0retr0ut..i have done a post that offers some info on Fibromyalgia...It is in the Non Spinal Cord Injury section and found Here
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Cauda Equina Syndrome Discussion Jan 6, 2014 5:25:22 GMT -8

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Well, after several attempts to create a method of holding my feet to bike pedals I gave up. now it is time to go to a bike shop and see what they can provide. I got out of the driveway and onto the street in front of the house. Then the elastic cords fell off and I was stuck in the bike path. A young couple helped me get back to the garage. A little embarrassed but unhurt and a little smarter.

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Cauda Equina Syndrome Discussion Jan 6, 2014 5:54:58 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Jan 6, 2014 5:54:58 GMT -8

Jan 6, 2014 5:25:22 GMT -8 bensan said:

Well, after several attempts to create a method of holding my feet to bike pedals I gave up. now it is time to go to a bike shop and see what they can provide. I got out of the driveway and onto the street in front of the house. Then the elastic cords fell off and I was stuck in the bike path. A young couple helped me get back to the garage. A little embarrassed but unhurt and a little smarter.

Oh heck im so sorry to hear of this bensan...have you practiced on a stationary bike at all?..Just a word of advice, you dont want to have anything adapted to keep your feet in place because it can be dangerous.....You need to be able to release your feet at any time....

Do you have foot drop bensan?

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Cauda Equina Syndrome Discussion Jan 6, 2014 15:15:11 GMT -8

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Post by bensan on Jan 6, 2014 15:15:11 GMT -8

I use a stationary bike at the rehab gym I go to back in PA. I have not been able to find a handicap gym here in
SW Florida. One of my neighbors here is going to come with me to the bike shop to see what they have. I did not think about a quick way to get my feet on the ground. At least I am using a tricycle so I won't fall off.

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Cauda Equina Syndrome Discussion Jan 6, 2014 17:43:21 GMT -8

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Post by ladylimpsalot on Jan 6, 2014 17:43:21 GMT -8

I checked out the bikes at the gym and there was no way to keep my feet on the pedals besides strapping them on. I have thought from time to time about taking my bike out for a ride and worry that my balance is not good enough, but I don't think that I would be able to hold my feet on the pedals.

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Cauda Equina Syndrome Discussion Jan 7, 2014 1:58:09 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Jan 7, 2014 1:58:09 GMT -8

This is an issue indeed keeping feet on the pedals bensan and ladylimpsalot....

Can i suggest that any straps that are adapted to pedals for outdoor (or indoor but these normally have velcro straps) use are secured with velcro as these will quick release in the case of you needing to dismount for any purpose...def not buckles

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Cauda Equina Syndrome Discussion

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