COGY, pedal wheelchair
Proven neuro-rehabilitation tool
-stimulates the spinal cord’s walking CPG to promote instinctual movement, even with leg paralysis.
-enables tremendous amount of repetition without exhaustion and fear.
-stroke, MS, CP, spinal cord injury, brain injury
-promotes coordination of hands, legs, eyes and ears.
-same cardio benefit as light exercise.
-Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, obesity
Am I able to pedal?
Even a person who was bedridden for 5 years pedalled. Why not you? Contact us to arrange a trial! (You are also welcome to come along to one of the exhibition events )
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"Miro looks much less disabled on COGY.
People treat him much more positively"
Miro / 25yo /Â Cerebral Palsy
Welfare Technology Evaluation for the Profhand PEDAL Wheelchair
Copenhagen Municipalty Health and Care Administration Centre for Health 2016
The Health and care Administration in the Municipality of Copenhagen has under the auspices of the Department for Health Development evaluated the PEDAL Wheelchair...
Increase of Muscle Activities in Hemiplegic Lower Extremity During Driving a Cycling Wheelchair
K. Seki et al
c. 2009 Tohoku University Medical Press
For the patients with severe hemiplegia, ling-time wheelchair sitting is unavoidable, which however increases a risk of secondary impairments due to non-use of the affected...
FES Cycling Chair for the Lower Limbs Disabled People with Electric Motor Power Assist
Takahashi T. et al
6th Annual Conference of the International FES Society September 2004 - Bournemouth, UK
The goal of our research is to develop a practicable vehicle for the lower limbs disabled along with improving health, which can be used in their daily life...
Is COGY small enough to go in the boot?
COGY is designed to be light and compact. about 15.7kg. It easily fits into the boot of a hatchback (even of those compact cars).
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Is COGY electric power assisted?
COGY does not use any external power than human power. However the peddling is very light. Even the people who have not used their legs for many years will find it easy to pedal on COGY.
But, please do not go "crazy" by going up/down a steep hill for thrilling experience etc ;-). I know we love adventures, but your safety comes first for us.
Where can I try COGY?
Please check it out at test ride events. Individual trial is also welcome. Please contact us through email / Facebook