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Dr. Rowie Janssen – From lab to field: Empowering wheelchair athletes
The Lode Esseda wheelchair ergometer has changed from a specialized lab tool to an integrated piece of equipment, now used for regular monitoring of wheelchair sports in the Netherlands.
My research was part of ‘WheelPower,’ with the goal of measuring the (an)aerobic power output of wheelchair athletes and providing direct feedback. For this, we developed anaerobic and aerobic test protocols on the Lode Esseda wheelchair ergometer. As a result, Dutch wheelchair athletes are now regularly tested, and are using the results and the accompanying detailed push-by-push data to identify areas for improvement. This allows them to adjust their training programs, refine their propulsion technique, or modify their wheelchair mechanics — all with the goal of optimizing their wheelchair performance.
Photo by: Loraine Kaan van Kijkaan