Effect of crank height of FES cycling on the lower limb joint moments and EMG values

Abstract

In order to evaluate the joint moment of cycling motion using FES cycling (Functional Electrical Stimulation cycling for people with disabilities), The authors developed three kind of FES cycling. In this study, using two types of FES cycling, among them, the effect of riding position on the joint moments of lower limb were evaluated for able-bodied person with and without FES by using 6axis force sensor and 3D motion analysis setup. Moreover, using EMG measurement system, evaluate the effect of riding position on the muscle operation timing and EMG values.