Cycling research at Georgia Tech

Volunteers needed for motor control research using cycling at Georgia Tech.

This study uses cycling to study how the nervous system controls the legs in people with and without an amputation. Knowledge gained from this study will be used to better understand the fundamental changes underlying differences between those with and without amputation. This feeds right back into developing better prostheses and rehabilitation methods.

We are currently recruiting volunteers with intact limbs i.e. able-bodied or people without an amputation. The study will take about 3-4 hours total. In that time, you’ll pedal a stationary bicycle for about 30 minutes at power outputs around 150 watts and cadences between 60 – 120 rpm.

The intact cyclists we’re recruiting are being matched to an amputee volunteer. Therefore, we are looking for volunteers that have certain characteristics. If you are interested and fit into the characteristics below, please contact Lee Childers at lee@gatech.edu for more information. Please include your contact information as well as age, height, weight, cycling experience, and shoe size.

Intact subject characteristics

#1 – A male, well trained, competitive triathlete that cycles at least 6 hrs/wk and runs or swims at least 15 hrs/wk. Height between 5’10” and 6’2”, weight between 150-175 lbs, and age between 20 – 44.

#2– A male, competitive triathlete that cycles at least 8 hrs/wk and runs or swims at least 15 hrs/wk. Height between 6’2” and 6’8”, weight between 190-250 lbs, and age between 30 - 44

#3 – A male, recreational cyclist that cycles at least 6 hrs/wk. Height between 5’8” and 6’0”, weight between 165-210 lbs, and age between 35 - 44.

#4 – A male, competitive cat 2 or greater level cyclist that cycles at least 20 hr/wk. Height between 5’10” and 6’2”, weight between 155-175 lbs, and age between 25 - 35.