most effective FES program?

David Varner Jr. · 05-28-2003, 02:24 PM

I have a stim master galaxy bike. I did the recommended 15 min. program 3 times a week for four weeks. I noticed my muscles would only pedal for about 2 min. before fatigue set in and cycling required assistance for the next 13 min. I can't imagine electric stimulation of a fatigued muscle group for this length of time is beneficial. I decided to stimulate to fatigue, cool down, and repeat 3 times. However, I didn't appear to gain any more time where my stimulated muscles were cycling without assistance. Am I too impatient? Is there a better program?

David

SLQUAD · 08-27-2004, 02:14 PM

David, I have the same problem. It's now a year since your post. Have thins gotten any better?

Jeff · 08-28-2004, 10:06 PM

We've had a few slow starters. I was totally different. Even after 20 years my legs just started getting stronger and stronger immediately. I wonder if spasticity level has anything to do with it?

~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion

~

Rand · 10-05-2004, 07:13 PM

Hi Dave,
I am starting back on my Orion Bike after a 1 1/2 year lay off. I am getting a quick start by assisting with hands on knees for 5 minute intervals. It helps keep the % of stim down for a much longer time. After the 3rd session I am doing 25 minutes, and gradualy using less assistance.

I notice on bad days my legs will jerk side ways a little. If your legs are not pumping smoothly try checking the electro-pad location.

Rand

05-28-2003, 02:24 PM	#1
David Varner Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 66	most effective FES program? I have a stim master galaxy bike. I did the recommended 15 min. program 3 times a week for four weeks. I noticed my muscles would only pedal for about 2 min. before fatigue set in and cycling required assistance for the next 13 min. I can't imagine electric stimulation of a fatigued muscle group for this length of time is beneficial. I decided to stimulate to fatigue, cool down, and repeat 3 times. However, I didn't appear to gain any more time where my stimulated muscles were cycling without assistance. Am I too impatient? Is there a better program? David

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08-27-2004, 02:14 PM	#2
SLQUAD Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1	David, I have the same problem. It's now a year since your post. Have thins gotten any better?

08-28-2004, 10:06 PM	#3
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 6,858	We've had a few slow starters. I was totally different. Even after 20 years my legs just started getting stronger and stronger immediately. I wonder if spasticity level has anything to do with it? ~See you at the SCIWire-used-to-be-paralyzed Reunion ~

10-05-2004, 07:13 PM	#4
Rand Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spearfish, SD, USA Posts: 25	Hi Dave, I am starting back on my Orion Bike after a 1 1/2 year lay off. I am getting a quick start by assisting with hands on knees for 5 minute intervals. It helps keep the % of stim down for a much longer time. After the 3rd session I am doing 25 minutes, and gradualy using less assistance. I notice on bad days my legs will jerk side ways a little. If your legs are not pumping smoothly try checking the electro-pad location. Rand