Development of a Motor Driven Rowing Machine with Automatic Functional Electrical Stimulation Controller for Individuals with Paraplegia; a Preliminary Study

This study examines the use of a motor-driven rowing machine for individuals with paraplegia. The machine facilitates both upper extremity movement and passive lower extremity movement, potentially improving cardiorespiratory responses. The study compares the effects of this 'motor rowing' with 'fixed rowing,' where only upper extremity movement is used.

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  Work rate, time, oxygen consumption, and metabolic equivalents were significantly higher after the motor rowing test compared to the fixed rowing test.
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  Heart rate after motor rowing was significantly lower than fixed rowing.
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  Motor rowing allows for a natural repetitive rowing motion like a healthy person and continuous passive movement in the lower extremity.