Twelve stroke recovering patients participated in the trials under the direction of Dr. David Brown. CO2 production for the 6 minute exercise period with the Pedalong was much higher than for 6 minutes of walking or wheelchair arm propulsion. This result suggests that recovery of endurance post-stroke can be speeded with exercise using Pedalong. Seat pressure measurements made during the tests showed that pedaling results in pressure shifts and may help in avoiding pressure ulcers.
Soon a decision on the quantity for the next batch of prototypes will be made and the components ordered. Discussion with possible future manufacturers has also been begun.
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