What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the efficacy of FES cycling in improving balance among stroke survivors through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

March 28, 2026

Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling for Balance Rehabilitation in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Key Points

To evaluate the efficacy of FES cycling in improving balance among stroke survivors through a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on FES cycling and balance in stroke patients.
Performed a meta-analysis to aggregate results from various studies.
Assessed common stimulation parameters and their physiological justification.
Found no substantial evidence supporting the effectiveness of FES cycling for balance improvement post-stroke.
Noted that current evidence is insufficient to define optimal stimulation parameters for balance outcomes.

Abstract

Current evidence does not support a beneficial effect of FES cycling on balance poststroke. While commonly used stimulation parameters are physiologically justified, evidence is insufficient to determine optimal FES cycling parameters for improving balance outcomes post-stroke. FES cycling should be tailored to patient characteristics and baseline impairments. Further studies of larger sample sizes are needed.

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Cite This Study

Anas R. Alashram (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771dd8bbfbc51511e1f5a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/aor.70116

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