VALIDATION OF THE CYCLOPOLE FOR UPPER LIMB MUSCULAR AND CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE AND REHAB

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The research team of the Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab (OBEL) of McGill University are initiating a collaboration with Musicmotion(TM) Technology inc., a Montreal-based company that has recently acquired a not yet commercialized exercise device currently called the Cyclopole that can be clipped to pedals of stationary bicycles to provide a means for exercise of the upper limbs. This assistive device is portable and makes efficient use of space in the gym or at home, and provides a way to enhance whole-body exercise that could be used for sports training, injury prevention and rehabilitation purposes. However there is a first need to precisely quantify the muscle loads induced by a typical exercise bout with this device. Without the ability to provide objective data identifying which muscles are used, and at what intensity, during specific exercise bouts with the Cyclopole, the marketability of the device to potential clients would be significantly affected. Therefore, the company needs to partner with a research team that can provide tools and methods to obtain this scientific evidence. Using state-of-the-art technology for muscle activity measurement and analysis, the research team will conduct a study with healthy adult volunteers to deliver typical muscle load profiles during exercise using the Cyclopole. This illustrated information could be incorporated into packages to present ways to optimize the use of the Cyclopole as part of effective exercise regimens. Musicmotion(TM) Technology inc. is a young Canadian company committed to making an impact on the very competitive fitness technology market. This rapidly expanding industry has great potential to leverage technological innovation to the benefit of human health at the rehabilitation and even at the prevention stages. By incorporating technology as part of exercise prescription and promotion efforts rather than as part of sedentary habits, developments by companies such as Musicmotion(TM) Technology inc. could help save the Canadian health care system billions of dollars.