Effects of crank length on the cardiovascular response in a rat model of motorized cycling
These results suggest that MC may constitute a mild exercise strategy post-SCI; clinical translation may be dependent on the ability of the subject-specific cycling parameters to generate reflex-induced eccentric muscle contractions during cycling, emphasizing the importance of crank length (leg range-of-motion) and cycling cadence on the value of motorized cycling after severe SCI.
Authors
- Alice Shum-Siu
- David S.K. Magnuson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3816-3676)
- Gregory States (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7883-357X)
- Darlene A. Burke
Institutions
- University of Louisville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Spinal Cord
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41393-025-01152-3
- Primary Topic
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
- Drexel University
- College of Medicine, Drexel University