Nicole Sanna

On the road to Cybathlon 2024: lessons learned from the Polimi FES-bike team

Davide Savona, Nicole Sanna, Emilia Ambrosini

This dataset contains the training data, race performance metrics and recordings of the personalisation procedure used to derive the results and images of this study. You can find useful information in the 'README' file.

it (code pays fourni par la source)

On the road to Cybathlon 2024: lessons learned from the Polimi FES-bike team

Davide Savona, Nicole Sanna, Emilia Ambrosini

This dataset contains the training data, race performance metrics and recordings of the personalisation procedure used to derive the results and images of this study. You can find useful information in the 'README' file.

it (code pays fourni par la source)

Impact of foot-transmitted vibration on gait metrics, kinematics, and dynamic stability

Flavia Marrone, Nicole Sanna, Angelo Tirabasso, Massimo Bovenzi et autres

Transport operators face increased risks of injuries and falls while walking on a vibrating floor. No standards exist for human exposure to foot-transmitted vibration (FTV). In this study, twenty-one subjects walked on a treadmill constrained on a moving platform used to apply …

it (code pays fourni par la source)

Method for Assessing Numbness and Discomfort in Cyclists’ Hands

Flavia Marrone, Nicole Sanna, Giacomo Zanoni, Neil J. Mansfield et autres

Road irregularities generate vibrations that are transmitted to cyclists' hands. This paper describes a purpose-designed laboratory setup and data processing method to assess vibration-induced numbness and discomfort. The rear wheel of a road bike was coupled with a smart trainer for indoor …

it, gb (code pays fourni par la source)

Neurosensory Response of the Hand and Foot to Vibration Exposure

Flavia Marrone, Nicole Sanna, J Garcia, Federico Ronchese et autres

BACKGROUND: This study investigated the vibrotactile perception threshold (VPT) changes in the fingers and toes of twenty-eight healthy subjects (15 males and 13 females aged 20 to 62 years) exposed to hand- and foot-transmitted vibration. METHODS: The VPT was measured before and …

it (code pays fourni par la source)

Assessment of User Experience, Acceptability, Usability, Human‐Device Interaction, and Ergonomics in Two Mobile FES ‐Cycling Systems for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

Roberta Nossa, Emilia Biffi, Nicole Sanna, Eleonora Diella et autres

BACKGROUND: Functional Electrical Stimulation Assisted Cycling (FES-cycling) is a rehabilitation intervention for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), offering benefits like increased muscle trophism, improved cardiopulmonary function, and reduced bone demineralization. Despite numerous studies on its physical advantages, few have focused on …

it (code pays fourni par la source)

Evaluating the Health and Fitness Benefits of a 6-Month FES-Cycling Program on a Recumbent Trike for Individuals with Motor Complete SCI: A Pilot Study

Nicole Sanna, Roberta Nossa, Emilia Biffi, Eleonora Guanziroli et autres

it (code pays fourni par la source)

Evaluating the Health and Fitness Benefits of a 6-Month FES-Cycling Program on a Recumbent Trike for Individuals with Motor Complete SCI: A Pilot Study

Nicole Sanna, Roberta Nossa, Emilia Biffi, Eleonora Guanziroli et autres

it (code pays fourni par la source)

Acceptability and Feasibility of a Cycling-based Telerehabilitation Program (Preprint)

Sara Arlati, Vera Colombo, Marta Mondellini, Roberta Nossa et autres

BACKGROUND COVID-19 pandemic increased the need to develop long-term remote rehabilitative programs. Most existing telerehabilitation platforms focus on rehabilitating upper limbs, balance, and cognitive training, but exercises improving cardiovascular fitness are often neglected. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a …

Evaluating Muscle Health with Multiparametric MRI after FES-Bike Exercise Training in People with Spinal Cord Injury

Alfonso Mastropietro, Maria Giovanna Taccogna, Denis Peruzzo, Nicole Sanna et autres

Motivation: Our research is driven by the need for advanced, non-invasive tools to assess the rehabilitation effectiveness in people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). Goal(s): To determine the effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)-bike exercise training on muscle health in SCI patients …

Multiparametric MRI Assessment of Morpho-Functional Muscle Changes Following a 6-Month FES-Cycling Training Program: Pilot Study in People With a Complete Spinal Cord Injury

Alfonso Mastropietro, Denis Peruzzo, Maria Giovanna Taccogna, Nicole Sanna et autres

Background: Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) cause debilitating secondary conditions such as severe muscle deterioration, cardiovascular, and metabolic dysfunctions, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) combined with cycling exercise (FES-cycling) has shown promise in improving muscle function and health …

it (code pays fourni par la source)

A Functional Electrical Stimulation and Motor-Assisted Trike for Sport Rehabilitation Therapy

Davide Savona, Camilla Zanco, Nicole Sanna, Alessandra Pedrocchi et autres

Cycling is a widely used rehabilitation method because it is safe and can be adapted to the needs of different users, from elderly to severely disabled people. When practiced outdoors, cycling becomes a model of sport therapy, promoting social integration and psychological …

it (code pays fourni par la source)