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Purpose: To introduce a new training device and its applicability for persons with spinal cord injury. Method: A person with a T4 spinal cord injury (SCI) and an able-bodied person (AB) performed double poling exercise at incremental intensities, submaximal to maximal, on a new ergometer. Forces in the right pole and movements were measured in 3D with a piezoelectric force sensor (Kistler) and an optoelectronic system (ProReflex), respectively. Results: Stroke rates showed similar ranges for the two subjects, 27-38 strokes/min in SCI and 24-35 strokes/min in AB. Mean power per stroke, calculated over 5 strokes, ranged 29-124 W for SCI and 30-255 W for AB. The highest single pole forces attained were 153 N (SCI) and 307 N (AB). Sagittal upper trunk movement increased with intensity in both subjects, 29-37 deg (SCI) and 8-20 deg (AB), the larger amplitude in SCI being due to additional backward lean. Conclusion: The results hitherto obtained in this study in progress have indicated that the new ergometer for seated double poling is a suitable tool for training of the upper body in persons with spinal cord injury. It provides a large range of controllable intensities making possible both endurance and strength/sprint type of training.
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