RehabMove 2018: Practice effects on low intensity synchronous handcycling in able-bodied men: A biophysical approach
| Main Authors: | Kraaijenbrink, C., Vegter, R.J.K., Hensen, A.H.R., Wagner, H., van der Woude, L.H.V. |
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| Format: | Proceeding Journal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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, 2019
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/2602747 |
Daftar Isi:
- The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of short practice on the physiology and biomechanics of low-intensity synchronous handcycling. Twelve non-disabled participants handcycled on a motorized treadmill at 1.94 m/s. The practice program consisted of a pre-test, three practice sessions and a post-test. All sessions were 12 minutes long. A breath-by-breath gas analyzer measured physiological parameters. The 3D force components as well as the crank and handle angle were measured at the left side by an instrumented handcycle and fraction of effective force was calculated. Other than a significant increase of heart rate from the fourth to the 12th minute in both pre- and post-test (P<0.01), no significant effects of practice were found. No practice effects on the mean force components nor the fraction of effective force were found. However, a small change in effective force profile can be recognized.