Wheelchair ergometer. Development of a prototype with electronic braking.
A new wheelchair ergometer is described, which compensates for the pulsating character of the work by an automatic control system. This makes it possible to maintain a constant level of power during wheelchair work.


METHODS
An automatic control system has been integrated in an electronically braked bicycle ergometer, and a pedal unit from Rodby Electronic bicycle ergometer RE 820 has been coupled to a modified test wheelchair. With this device, the physical working capacity during submaximal circumstances can be tested in handicapped persons.
D004867:Equipment Design; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D014910:Wheelchairs; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation