Our first aim is to evaluate the validity of the developed arm leg ergometer prototype during an incremental exercise test by comparing the outcomes with a regular bicycle ergometer test. The second objective is to describe the movement of…
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Mean oxygen consumption (VO2), Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER:VCO2/VO2),
ventilation (VE), heart rate (HR), and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) at 50 W
and maximal load (peak power output).
Secondary outcome
Mean muscle activity (EMG) over the full cycle of 16 muscles:
Arm: m. brachioradialis, m. biceps caput longum, m. triceps caput longum, m.
deltoideus pars clavicularis & m. deltoideus pars spinata
Trunk: m. rectus abdominis, m. pectoralis major, m. erector spinea, m.
trapezius transversa & m. latissimus dorsi
Leg: m. gastrocnemius medialis, m. tibialis anterior, m. rectus femoris, m.
vastus lateralis, m. biceps femoris & m. semitendinosus
Kinematic description of the movement:
The mean joint angles over the full cycle of the following joints will be
described: Knee, Hip/Trunk, Elbow, and Shoulder
Background summary
For persons with balance problems, such as persons with a lower limb
amputation, no suitable alternative for a bicycle ergometer test is available.
Therefore, a prototype for a new arm leg ergometer was developed based on
previous ergometer designs. We hypothesize that the physiological outcomes of
an incremental exercise test (e.g. maximal oxygen uptake) are similar for a
bicycle ergometer and the current prototype.
Study objective
Our first aim is to evaluate the validity of the developed arm leg ergometer
prototype during an incremental exercise test by comparing the outcomes with a
regular bicycle ergometer test. The second objective is to describe the
movement of participant on this new device.
Study design
Observational study
Study burden and risks
This first experiment will be conducted with healthy participants. The
participants visit the lab twice, once per incremental exercise test. This type
of test requires maximal effort, but no additional health risks are to be
expected.
A.Deusinglaan 1
Groningen 9713 AV
NL
A.Deusinglaan 1
Groningen 9713 AV
NL
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Inclusion criteria
Age >18 years
No medical contradictions on the physical activity readiness questionnaire
(PAR-Q): All questions answered with no.
Exclusion criteria
Age < 18 years
Answered one of the questions on the PAR-Q with yes.
A body mass index of more than 30
Viral or bacterial infection for less than 10 days
Wounds on the arm or legs
Neurological or orthopedic conditions that affect exercise performance
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL83731.042.23 |