Pedaling exercise for neuromuscular re-education: A review

Toshiyuki Fujiwara, Meigen Liu, Akira Tanuma, Kimitaka Hase, Testuya Tsuji

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Abstract

Pedaling consists of reciprocating muscle activities similar to gait. Recent studies show that pedaling exercise is useful for rehabilitation of stroke patients and other central nervous system disorders. We reviewed studies of the neurophysiological basis of pedaling, pedaling in patients with central nervous system lesions, and the therapeutic application of pedaling exercises to patients with stroke.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-177
Number of pages15
JournalCritical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume17
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Keywords

  • Central pattern generator
  • Cerebrovascular disease
  • Cycle ergometer
  • Locomotion
  • Therapeutic exercise

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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