Matt Wesley FES arm cycling

electrical impulses cause Wesley's muscles to contract. The RTI 300s computer takes readings every couple of seconds and provides an adequate amount of electrical stimulation to achieve the desired RPMs throughout the entire workout. The RPMs and the resistance can be adjusted on the touchscreen; the resistance allows Wesley to build muscle strength (through resistance training). Using FES provides people with spinal cord injuries many benefits, including: prevention of muscle loss, ...

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YouTube | July 17, 2009

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