FES-Rowing: Preventing the Secondary Conditions of Paralysis Through Vigorous Exercise

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The purpose of this observational study is to gain insights into user needs, and market perception of physical activity and FES-rowing to further develop a new, home-based FES-rowing system that meets the needs of people with paralysis. We will enroll a total of 20 subjects, male and female, 18 years and older with lower-limb paralysis who use a wheelchair as their primary means of mobility. Ten subjects will be current FES-rowing participants (especially those doing FES-rowing at home) and 10 subjects will be non-participants. To determine user needs we will survey prospective customers to discover their motivations, preferences and challenges pertaining to participation in physical activity in general and FES-rowing. Questionnaires: Barriers to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments (BPAQ-MI): measures barriers to physical activity across the intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, and community domains. Physical Activity and Disability Survey (PADS): measures physical activity for people with chronic neurological conditions. Demographic and Mobility Questionnaire: Important information to inform on user and design needs and potential market for at home FES-row system. Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0)-(FES-row participants only): measures satisfaction with current FES-row system used in the ExPD Program.