Comparison of cycling kinetics during recumbent bicycling in subjects with and without diabetes.
We compared recumbent bicycle kinetics in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and nondiabetic men (nine per group). 3D kinematic and force pedal data in a linked-segment model were used. The generalized muscle moment (GMM) patterns were similar between the two groups except for (1) decreased maximum knee flexor moment, (2) increased minimum knee flexor GMM, and (3) maximum hip extensor GMM by the diabetic subjects. Similar to the walking support moment, a summation moment immutable pattern was observed, although the groups accomplished it differently. The diabetic group utilized the hip during the power phase and the knee during the recovery phase. The nondiabetic group utilized both joints together during both phases. Differences in ankle GMM were not observed, suggesting further research using the recumbent bicycle as an exercise modality for diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients to enhance ankle range of motion and strength, commonly observed walking deficits.
Perell
Karen L
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System-West Los Angeles Healthcare Center, CA 90073, USA. karen.perell@med.va.gov
Gregor
Scott
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Kim
Gene
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Rushatakankovit
Sirintorn
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Scremin
Erika
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Levin
Seymour
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Gregor
Robert
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D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000502:physiology; D001642:Bicycling / Q000502:physiology*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004734:Energy Metabolism / Q000502:physiology; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000502:physiology*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology*; D012016:Reference Values; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index