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Dr Che Fornusek

B.Sc.Hons (Canterbury NZ 1993); MBioMedE (UNSW, 1997), Ph.D. (Sydney, 2005)

Lecturer, Exercise and Sport Science

Phone

9351 9200

Fax

9351 9204

Email

che.fornusek@sydney.edu.au

Websites

Discipline of Exercise & Sport Science

Exercise & Rehabilitation Research

Biographical details

Ché Fornusek has taught within the discipline of Exercise and Sport Science since 2009. Ché has degrees in Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. For his Ph.D. he built, patented and tested a cycle ergometer that allows people with paralysis to exercise their legs. He has taught across the full range of programmes at Exercise and Sport Science, from first year undergraduate to postgraduate coursework programs and PhD research assistant supervision, but also teaches rehabilitation engineering courses at a number of university engineering departments.

Research interests

Ché's research is focused on exploring the long term benefits of exercise and physical activity for persons with neurological injury or disease (e.g. spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, peripheral nerve disease). Populations with physical disability have higher rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity compared to the normal population. The cause of the increased incidence rates are due to lower levels of activity but also greater barriers to exercise. Exercise or sport (e.g. Physical Disability Rugby League, Wheelchair Rugby League) can be used to promote health in persons with disability. In some cases where severe paralysis (e.g. quadriplegia or severe Multiple Sclerosis) is present, voluntary exercise is not an effective option. In these cases electrical stimulation [ES] exercise might be beneficial. However, there is only sparse literature on when and for whom ES may be beneficial. My research focuses on translating ES technology and research findings into practical applications that will result in meaningful clinical benefits for persons with muscle paralysis.

Themes

Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Healthy Ageing, Musculoskeletal Health

Current research students

Project title	Research student
The potential of isometric electrical stimulation exercise for muscle and aerobic fitness	Prakash DHOPTE

Publications

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Book Chapters

Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2011). Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Exercise: From Technology to Therapy. In Raymond Tong (Eds.), Biomechatronics in Medicine and Health Care, (pp. 93-108). Singapore: Pan Stanford Publishing. [More Information]

Journals

Mate, S., Soutter, M., Liaros, J., Hackett, D., Barnett, M., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C. (2024). The effects of hybrid functional electrical stimulation interval training on aerobic fitness and fatigue in people with advanced multiple sclerosis: An exploratory pilot training study. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 83, 105458. [More Information]
Mate, S., Sinan-Fornusek, C., Dhopte, P., Fiatarone Singh, M., Hackett, D., Fornusek, C. (2023). Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Combined With Arm Cranking Exercise on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in People With Central Nervous System Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 104(11), 1928-1940. [More Information]
Manny, L., Wileman, T., Fornusek, C., Hackett, D. (2023). Playing Disability Rugby League with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Case Study. Sports, 11(2). [More Information]
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., De Chazal, P., Ruys, A. (2022). Unjumbling Procedure in the Algorithmic Analysis of Biomechanical Torques Induced by Electrical Stimulation: Case Study of the Lower Limb. Applied Sciences, 12(11), 5711. [More Information]
Hackett, D., Roberts-Clarke, D., Halaki, M., Burns, J., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C. (2021). High intensity power training in middle-aged women with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a case series. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 28(6). [More Information]
Taylor, M., Ruys, A., Fornusek, C., Bijak, M., Russold, M., Bauman, A. (2020). Lessons from Vienna: stakeholder perceptions of functional electrical stimulation technology and a conceptual model for practice. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(1), 37-44. [More Information]
Fleeton, J., Sanders, R., Fornusek, C. (2020). Strength Training to Improve Performance in Athletes With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(6), 1774-1789. [More Information]
Kartages, K., Wilson, G., Fornusek, C., Halaki, M., Hackett, D. (2019). Acute Effect of Kettlebell Swings on Sprint Performance. Sports, 7(2), 1-13. [More Information]
Hackett, D., Roberts-Clarke, D., Jain, N., Mavros, Y., Wilson, G., Halaki, M., Burns, J., Nicholson, G., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C. (2019). Body composition and its association with physical performance, quality of life, and clinical indictors in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a pilot study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(4), 405-412. [More Information]
Papic, C., Sinclair, P., Fornusek, C., Sanders, R. (2019). The effect of auditory stimulus training on swimming start reaction time. Sports Biomechanics, 18(4), 378-389. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A. (2018). Reporting for Duty: The duty cycle in Functional Electrical Stimulation research. Part I: Critical commentaries of the literature. European Journal of Translational Myology, 28(4), 313-322. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A. (2018). The duty cycle in functional electrical stimulation research. Part II: Duty cycle multiplicity and domain reporting. European Journal of Translational Myology, 28(4), 323-336. [More Information]
Coste, C., Bergeron, V., Berkelman, R., Fachin-Martins, E., Fornusek, C., Jetsada, A., Hunt, K., Tong, R., Triolo, R., Wolf, P. (2017). Comparison of strategies and performance of functional electrical stimulation cycling in spinal cord injury pilots for competition in the first ever CYBATHLON. European Journal of Translational Myology, 27(4), 7219. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Hoang, P., Barnett, M., Oliver, R., Burns, J. (2017). Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation cycling on thigh muscle mass and strength in persons with advanced multiple sclerosis. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 381, 248-248.
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Bijak, M., Bauman, A. (2017). The Vienna FES Interview Protocol - A mixed-methods protocol to elucidate the opinions of various individuals responsible for the provision of FES exercise. European Journal of Translational Myology, 27(3), 160-165. [More Information]
Braz, G., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2016). A novel motion sensor-driven control system for FES-assisted walking after spinal cord injury: A pilot study. Medical Engineering and Physics, 38(11), 1223-1231. [More Information]
Roberts-Clarke, D., Fornusek, C., Fiatarone Singh, M., Burns, J., Hackett, D. (2016). Examining hand dominance using dynamometric grip strength testing as evidence for overwork weakness in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 39(3), 189-196. [More Information]
Roberts-Clarke, D., Fornusek, C., Saigal (Jain), N., Halaki, M., Burns, J., Nicholson, G., Fiatarone Singh, M., Hackett, D. (2016). Relationship between physical performance and quality of life in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a pilot study. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System, 21(4), 357-364. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Ruys, A., Michael, S., Jones, P., Fornusek, C. (2016). Use of a Load Cell and Isokinetic Dynamometer to Investigate a 6060-T5 Aluminium Orthosis for FES-Evoked Isometric Exercise. Materials Forum, 38, 195-204.
Braz, G., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2015). Cardiorespiratory and Muscle Metabolic Responses During Conventional Versus Motion Sensor-Assisted Strategies for Functional Electrical Stimulation Standing After Spinal Cord Injury. Artificial Organs, 39(10), 855-862. [More Information]
Sman, A., Hackett, D., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C., Menezes, M., Burns, J. (2015). Systematic review of exercise for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System, 20(4), 347-362. [More Information]
Hoon, M., Fornusek, C., Chapman, P., Johnson, N. (2015). The effect of nitrate supplementation on muscle contraction in healthy adults. European Journal of Sport Science, 15(8), 712-719. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Straube, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). A biomechanical cause of low power production during FES cycling of subjects with SCI. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 11, 1-12. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Gwinn, T., Heard, R. (2014). Cardiorespiratory responses during functional electrical stimulation cycling and electrical stimulation isometric exercise. Spinal Cord, 52(8), 635-639. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Straube, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). Comparison of the pedalling performance induced by magnetic and electrical stimulation cycle ergometry in able-bodied subjects. Medical Engineering and Physics, 36(4), 484-489. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Fornusek, C. (2014). Comparison of torque and discomfort produced by sinusoidal and rectangular alternating current electrical stimulation in the quadriceps muscle at variable burst duty cycles. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 93(2), 146-159. [More Information]
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N., Hasnan, N., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2014). Evoked EMG versus muscle torque during fatiguing functional electrical stimulation-evoked muscle contractions and short-term recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury. Sensors, 14(12), 22907-22920. [More Information]
Crosbie, W., Tanhoffer, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). FES assisted standing in people with incomplete spinal cord injury: A single case design series. Spinal Cord, 52(3), 251-254. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Straube, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). Leg general muscle moment and power patterns in able-bodied subjects during recumbent cycle ergometry with ankle immobilization. Medical Engineering and Physics, 36(11), 1421-1427. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Hoang, P. (2014). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation cycling exercise for persons with advanced Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(7), 698-702. [More Information]
Hasnan, N., Ektas, N., Tanhoffer, A., Tanhoffer, R., Fornusek, C., Middleton, J., Husain, R., Davis, G. (2013). Exercise responses during functional electrical stimulation cycling in individuals with spinal cord injury. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45(6), 1131-1138. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Russold, M. (2013). Pilot study of the effect of low-cadence functional electrical stimulation cycling after spinal cord injury on thigh girth and strength. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 94, 990-993. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Baek, I. (2012). Stimulation of shank muscles during functional electrical stimulation cycling increases ankle excursion in individuals with spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(11), 1930-1936. [More Information]
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2011). Evoked EMG and Muscle Fatigue During Isokinetic FES-Cycling in Individuals With SCI. Neuromodulation, 14(4), 349-355. [More Information]
Harvey, L., Fornusek, C., Bowden, J., Pontifex, N., Glinsky, J., Middleton, J., Gandevia, S., Davis, G. (2010). Electrical stimulation plus progressive resistance training for leg strength in spinal cord injury: A randomized controlled trial. Spinal Cord, 48(7), 570-575. [More Information]
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., song, T., Tanhoffer, A., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2010). Evoked EMG and muscle fatigue during isokinetic FES cycling in individuals with SCI. Assistive Technology Research Series, 26, 314-316. [More Information]
Davis, G., Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C. (2008). Cardiorespiratory, metabolic, and biomechanical responses during functional electrical stimulation leg exercise: Health and fitness benefits. Artificial Organs, 32(8), 625-629. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2008). Cardiovascular and Metabolic Responses During Functional Electric Stimulation Cycling at Different Cadences. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89(4), 719-725. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Fornusek, C., Krause, P., Straube, A. (2007). Low-frequency rectangular pulse is superior to middle frequency alternating current stimulation in cycling of people with spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88(3), 338-345. [More Information]
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Davis, G. (2007). Mechanical design and driving mechanism of an isokinetic functional electrical stimulation-based leg stepping trainer. Australasian Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, 30(4), 323-326.
Muraki, S., Fornusek, C., Raymond, J., Davis, G. (2007). Muscle oxygenation during prolonged electrical stimulation-evoked cycling in paraplegics. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 32(3), 463-472. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Sinclair, P., Davis, G. (2007). The force-velocity relationship of paralyzed quadriceps muscles during functional electrical stimulation cycling. Neuromodulation, 10(1), 68-75. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Sinclair, P., Milthorpe, B. (2004). Development Of An Isokinetic Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle Ergometer. Neuromodulation, 7(1), 56-64. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2004). Maximizing Muscle Force Via Low-Cadence Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 36(5), 232-237. [More Information]
Sinclair, P., Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Smith, R. (2004). The Effect Of Fatigue On The Timing Of Electrical Stimulation-Evoked Muscle Contractions In People With Spinal Cord Injury. Neuromodulation, 7(3), 214-222. [More Information]
Theisen, D., Fornusek, C., Raymond, J., Davis, G. (2002). External power output changes during prolonged cycling with electrical stimulation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 34(4), 171-175.

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Conferences

Tang, Z., Wang, C., Hoang, P., Liu, S., Cai, W., Soligo, D., Oliver, R., Barnett, M., Fornusek, C. (2018). Automatic segmentation of thigh muscle in longitudinal 3D T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images. Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2018) - First International Data Driven Treatment Response Assessment Workshop (DATRA 2018) and Third International Preterm, Perinatal, and Paediatric Image Analysis Workshop (PIPPI 2018), Cham: Springer Nature. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A. (2018). Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES): Historical and Beneficial Perspective. International Symposium on Emerging Technologies and Advancements in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ETASE-2018), Taipei, Taiwan: ESRDB.
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., De Chazal, P., Ruys, A. (2017). “All talk no torque”– A novel set of metrics to quantify muscle fatigue through isometric dynamometry in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) muscle studies. 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Research (ICMER2017), United Kingdom: IOP Publishing. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Sinclair, P., Szecsi, J., Gwinn, T. (2014). Does the mode of electrical stimulation exercise affect the potential to improve cardiorespiratory fitness in persons with spinal cord injury? ANZSCOS, New Zealand: Australian and New Zealand Spinal Cord Society.
Hasnan, N., Davis, G., Fornusek, C., Middleton, J., Husain, R. (2012). Virtual Reality Hybrid Cycling versus Outdoor Hybrid Cycling in Individuals with SCI: A Pilot Study. 17th Annual Coverence of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, Banff, Alberta, Canada: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2011). Effect of FES Cycle Training Cadence on Velocity-specific Power Outputs in Individuals with SCI. 16th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, Brazil: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Davis, G., Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Smith, R. (2010). Effects of Recovery after Fatigue on M-wave vs Torque Relationships during Isometric FES-induced Contractions. 10th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation and 15th IFESS Annual Conference, 2010, Vienna, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2010). Repeated Bout Effect During Eccentric FES cycling: Pilot data. 10th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation and 15th IFESS Annual Conference, 2010, Vienna, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Song, T., Davis, G. (2009). A Novel System for Evoked EMG Analysis: Design, Construction and Validation. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Davis, G. (2009). Development of an Isokinetic FES Leg Stepping Trainer (iFES-LST) for Individuals with Neurological Disability. 2009 IEEE 11th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR2009), Japan: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Ahmadi, S., Crosbie, W., Gwinn, T., Davis, G. (2009). Eccentric Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Song, T., Davis, G. (2009). Evoked EMG and fatigue during FES-induced muscle contractions: A critical review. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Davis, G., Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C. (2009). Health and Fitness Benefits of Functional Electrical Stimulation-Evoked Leg Exercise for Spinal Cord-Injured Individuals: A Topical Review. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Davis, G., Pithon, K., Fornusek, C., Tanhoffer, A., Estigoni, E., Cliquet Jnr., A. (2009). Shift of metabolism and oxygen saturation during intermittent FES-leg cycling exercise. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Davis, G., lauffer, A., Crosbie, W., Raymond, J., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Braz, G., Costa (nee Menezes), L., Middleton, J. (2008). Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during FES-leg cycling and hybrid FES-gait in SCI individuals. 13th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS 2008), Berlin, Germany: Walter de Gruyter.
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2008). Elliptical FES stepping: Effect of varying stimulation angles. 13th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS 2008), Berlin, Germany: Walter de Gruyter.
Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N. (2008). Stimulation of shank muscles during FES cycling to maximise ankle movement. 13th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS 2008), Berlin, Germany: Walter de Gruyter.
Davis, G., Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C. (2007). Cardiorespiratory, Metabolic And Biomechanical Responses During FES Leg Exercise: Health And Fitness Benefits. 9th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation Basics, Technology, Application 2007, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.
Fornusek, C., Russold, M., Davis, G. (2007). Effect of FES Cycling Cadence on Muscle Girth, Strength and Endurance after SCI: Preliminary Results. 9th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation Basics, Technology, Application 2007, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.
song, T., Khang, G., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2007). Real-time processing for separation of voluntrary EMG and evoked EMG from mixed EMG signals. 12th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference, USA: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Davis, G. (2006). Conceptual Design of an Isokinetic Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Leg Stepping Trainer for Individuals with Neurological Disability. Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (Biomed) 2006, Malaysia: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Davis, G., Fornusek, C. (2006). Effect of Varying FES-Induced Pedal Cadences on Cardiorespiratory Responses and Leg Metabolism in Persons with SCI. 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, United States: Sage Publications.
Davis, G., Muraki, S., Raymond, J., Fornusek, C. (2006). Muscle oxygenation during prolonged electrical stimulation-evoked leg cycling in paraplegics. 11th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society IFESS 2006, United Kingdom: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Davis, G., Fornusek, C. (2004). Maximizing Muscle Forces via Low Velocity Isokinetic FES cycling. 3rd International Congress of Restoration of (wheeled) Mobility in SCI Rehabilitation 2004, United States: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2004). Technical Design of a Novel Isokinetic FES Exercise Bicycle for Spinal Cord Injured Individuals. 3rd International Congress of Restoration of (wheeled) Mobility in SCI Rehabilitation 2004, United States: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2003). Maximising muscle forces during FES-LCE via low pedalling cadence. 8th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society IFESS 2003, United Kingdom: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Sinclair, P., Milthorpe, B. (2002). Development of an isokinetic FES cycle ergometer for paraplegic individuals. Third College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2002 : from cell to society 3, Sydney: University of Sydney.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2002). Muscle force and fatigue during FES-induced cycling at different pedalling velocities. Third Conference 2002, Sydney: University of Sydney.

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Patents

Davis, G., Fornusek, C., Sinclair, P. (2007). Improvements Relating To Muscle Stimulation Systems. Patent No. 2002336784, 7280871.

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2024

Mate, S., Soutter, M., Liaros, J., Hackett, D., Barnett, M., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C. (2024). The effects of hybrid functional electrical stimulation interval training on aerobic fitness and fatigue in people with advanced multiple sclerosis: An exploratory pilot training study. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 83, 105458. [More Information]

2023

Mate, S., Sinan-Fornusek, C., Dhopte, P., Fiatarone Singh, M., Hackett, D., Fornusek, C. (2023). Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Combined With Arm Cranking Exercise on Cardiorespiratory Fitness in People With Central Nervous System Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 104(11), 1928-1940. [More Information]
Manny, L., Wileman, T., Fornusek, C., Hackett, D. (2023). Playing Disability Rugby League with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Case Study. Sports, 11(2). [More Information]

2022

Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., De Chazal, P., Ruys, A. (2022). Unjumbling Procedure in the Algorithmic Analysis of Biomechanical Torques Induced by Electrical Stimulation: Case Study of the Lower Limb. Applied Sciences, 12(11), 5711. [More Information]

2021

Hackett, D., Roberts-Clarke, D., Halaki, M., Burns, J., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C. (2021). High intensity power training in middle-aged women with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a case series. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 28(6). [More Information]

2020

Taylor, M., Ruys, A., Fornusek, C., Bijak, M., Russold, M., Bauman, A. (2020). Lessons from Vienna: stakeholder perceptions of functional electrical stimulation technology and a conceptual model for practice. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 15(1), 37-44. [More Information]
Fleeton, J., Sanders, R., Fornusek, C. (2020). Strength Training to Improve Performance in Athletes With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 34(6), 1774-1789. [More Information]

2019

Kartages, K., Wilson, G., Fornusek, C., Halaki, M., Hackett, D. (2019). Acute Effect of Kettlebell Swings on Sprint Performance. Sports, 7(2), 1-13. [More Information]
Hackett, D., Roberts-Clarke, D., Jain, N., Mavros, Y., Wilson, G., Halaki, M., Burns, J., Nicholson, G., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C. (2019). Body composition and its association with physical performance, quality of life, and clinical indictors in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a pilot study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(4), 405-412. [More Information]
Papic, C., Sinclair, P., Fornusek, C., Sanders, R. (2019). The effect of auditory stimulus training on swimming start reaction time. Sports Biomechanics, 18(4), 378-389. [More Information]

2018

Tang, Z., Wang, C., Hoang, P., Liu, S., Cai, W., Soligo, D., Oliver, R., Barnett, M., Fornusek, C. (2018). Automatic segmentation of thigh muscle in longitudinal 3D T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images. Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2018) - First International Data Driven Treatment Response Assessment Workshop (DATRA 2018) and Third International Preterm, Perinatal, and Paediatric Image Analysis Workshop (PIPPI 2018), Cham: Springer Nature. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A. (2018). Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES): Historical and Beneficial Perspective. International Symposium on Emerging Technologies and Advancements in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ETASE-2018), Taipei, Taiwan: ESRDB.
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A. (2018). Reporting for Duty: The duty cycle in Functional Electrical Stimulation research. Part I: Critical commentaries of the literature. European Journal of Translational Myology, 28(4), 313-322. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A. (2018). The duty cycle in functional electrical stimulation research. Part II: Duty cycle multiplicity and domain reporting. European Journal of Translational Myology, 28(4), 323-336. [More Information]

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2017

Coste, C., Bergeron, V., Berkelman, R., Fachin-Martins, E., Fornusek, C., Jetsada, A., Hunt, K., Tong, R., Triolo, R., Wolf, P. (2017). Comparison of strategies and performance of functional electrical stimulation cycling in spinal cord injury pilots for competition in the first ever CYBATHLON. European Journal of Translational Myology, 27(4), 7219. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Hoang, P., Barnett, M., Oliver, R., Burns, J. (2017). Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation cycling on thigh muscle mass and strength in persons with advanced multiple sclerosis. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 381, 248-248.
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Bijak, M., Bauman, A. (2017). The Vienna FES Interview Protocol - A mixed-methods protocol to elucidate the opinions of various individuals responsible for the provision of FES exercise. European Journal of Translational Myology, 27(3), 160-165. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Fornusek, C., De Chazal, P., Ruys, A. (2017). “All talk no torque”– A novel set of metrics to quantify muscle fatigue through isometric dynamometry in Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) muscle studies. 4th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Research (ICMER2017), United Kingdom: IOP Publishing. [More Information]

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2016

Braz, G., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2016). A novel motion sensor-driven control system for FES-assisted walking after spinal cord injury: A pilot study. Medical Engineering and Physics, 38(11), 1223-1231. [More Information]
Roberts-Clarke, D., Fornusek, C., Fiatarone Singh, M., Burns, J., Hackett, D. (2016). Examining hand dominance using dynamometric grip strength testing as evidence for overwork weakness in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 39(3), 189-196. [More Information]
Roberts-Clarke, D., Fornusek, C., Saigal (Jain), N., Halaki, M., Burns, J., Nicholson, G., Fiatarone Singh, M., Hackett, D. (2016). Relationship between physical performance and quality of life in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a pilot study. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System, 21(4), 357-364. [More Information]
Taylor, M., Ruys, A., Michael, S., Jones, P., Fornusek, C. (2016). Use of a Load Cell and Isokinetic Dynamometer to Investigate a 6060-T5 Aluminium Orthosis for FES-Evoked Isometric Exercise. Materials Forum, 38, 195-204.

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2015

Braz, G., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2015). Cardiorespiratory and Muscle Metabolic Responses During Conventional Versus Motion Sensor-Assisted Strategies for Functional Electrical Stimulation Standing After Spinal Cord Injury. Artificial Organs, 39(10), 855-862. [More Information]
Sman, A., Hackett, D., Fiatarone Singh, M., Fornusek, C., Menezes, M., Burns, J. (2015). Systematic review of exercise for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System, 20(4), 347-362. [More Information]
Hoon, M., Fornusek, C., Chapman, P., Johnson, N. (2015). The effect of nitrate supplementation on muscle contraction in healthy adults. European Journal of Sport Science, 15(8), 712-719. [More Information]

2014

Szecsi, J., Straube, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). A biomechanical cause of low power production during FES cycling of subjects with SCI. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 11, 1-12. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Gwinn, T., Heard, R. (2014). Cardiorespiratory responses during functional electrical stimulation cycling and electrical stimulation isometric exercise. Spinal Cord, 52(8), 635-639. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Straube, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). Comparison of the pedalling performance induced by magnetic and electrical stimulation cycle ergometry in able-bodied subjects. Medical Engineering and Physics, 36(4), 484-489. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Fornusek, C. (2014). Comparison of torque and discomfort produced by sinusoidal and rectangular alternating current electrical stimulation in the quadriceps muscle at variable burst duty cycles. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 93(2), 146-159. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Sinclair, P., Szecsi, J., Gwinn, T. (2014). Does the mode of electrical stimulation exercise affect the potential to improve cardiorespiratory fitness in persons with spinal cord injury? ANZSCOS, New Zealand: Australian and New Zealand Spinal Cord Society.
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N., Hasnan, N., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2014). Evoked EMG versus muscle torque during fatiguing functional electrical stimulation-evoked muscle contractions and short-term recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury. Sensors, 14(12), 22907-22920. [More Information]
Crosbie, W., Tanhoffer, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). FES assisted standing in people with incomplete spinal cord injury: A single case design series. Spinal Cord, 52(3), 251-254. [More Information]
Szecsi, J., Straube, A., Fornusek, C. (2014). Leg general muscle moment and power patterns in able-bodied subjects during recumbent cycle ergometry with ankle immobilization. Medical Engineering and Physics, 36(11), 1421-1427. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Hoang, P. (2014). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation cycling exercise for persons with advanced Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(7), 698-702. [More Information]

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2013

Hasnan, N., Ektas, N., Tanhoffer, A., Tanhoffer, R., Fornusek, C., Middleton, J., Husain, R., Davis, G. (2013). Exercise responses during functional electrical stimulation cycling in individuals with spinal cord injury. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 45(6), 1131-1138. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Russold, M. (2013). Pilot study of the effect of low-cadence functional electrical stimulation cycling after spinal cord injury on thigh girth and strength. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 94, 990-993. [More Information]

2012

Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Baek, I. (2012). Stimulation of shank muscles during functional electrical stimulation cycling increases ankle excursion in individuals with spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(11), 1930-1936. [More Information]
Hasnan, N., Davis, G., Fornusek, C., Middleton, J., Husain, R. (2012). Virtual Reality Hybrid Cycling versus Outdoor Hybrid Cycling in Individuals with SCI: A Pilot Study. 17th Annual Coverence of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, Banff, Alberta, Canada: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.

2011

Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2011). Effect of FES Cycle Training Cadence on Velocity-specific Power Outputs in Individuals with SCI. 16th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, Brazil: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2011). Evoked EMG and Muscle Fatigue During Isokinetic FES-Cycling in Individuals With SCI. Neuromodulation, 14(4), 349-355. [More Information]
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2011). Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Exercise: From Technology to Therapy. In Raymond Tong (Eds.), Biomechatronics in Medicine and Health Care, (pp. 93-108). Singapore: Pan Stanford Publishing. [More Information]

2010

Davis, G., Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Smith, R. (2010). Effects of Recovery after Fatigue on M-wave vs Torque Relationships during Isometric FES-induced Contractions. 10th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation and 15th IFESS Annual Conference, 2010, Vienna, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.
Harvey, L., Fornusek, C., Bowden, J., Pontifex, N., Glinsky, J., Middleton, J., Gandevia, S., Davis, G. (2010). Electrical stimulation plus progressive resistance training for leg strength in spinal cord injury: A randomized controlled trial. Spinal Cord, 48(7), 570-575. [More Information]
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., song, T., Tanhoffer, A., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2010). Evoked EMG and muscle fatigue during isokinetic FES cycling in individuals with SCI. Assistive Technology Research Series, 26, 314-316. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2010). Repeated Bout Effect During Eccentric FES cycling: Pilot data. 10th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation and 15th IFESS Annual Conference, 2010, Vienna, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.

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2009

Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Song, T., Davis, G. (2009). A Novel System for Evoked EMG Analysis: Design, Construction and Validation. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Davis, G. (2009). Development of an Isokinetic FES Leg Stepping Trainer (iFES-LST) for Individuals with Neurological Disability. 2009 IEEE 11th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR2009), Japan: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Ahmadi, S., Crosbie, W., Gwinn, T., Davis, G. (2009). Eccentric Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Estigoni, E., Fornusek, C., Song, T., Davis, G. (2009). Evoked EMG and fatigue during FES-induced muscle contractions: A critical review. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Davis, G., Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C. (2009). Health and Fitness Benefits of Functional Electrical Stimulation-Evoked Leg Exercise for Spinal Cord-Injured Individuals: A Topical Review. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Davis, G., Pithon, K., Fornusek, C., Tanhoffer, A., Estigoni, E., Cliquet Jnr., A. (2009). Shift of metabolism and oxygen saturation during intermittent FES-leg cycling exercise. 14th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference 2009 (IFESS 2009), Korea: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.

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2008

Davis, G., lauffer, A., Crosbie, W., Raymond, J., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Braz, G., Costa (nee Menezes), L., Middleton, J. (2008). Cardiorespiratory and metabolic responses during FES-leg cycling and hybrid FES-gait in SCI individuals. 13th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS 2008), Berlin, Germany: Walter de Gruyter.
Davis, G., Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C. (2008). Cardiorespiratory, metabolic, and biomechanical responses during functional electrical stimulation leg exercise: Health and fitness benefits. Artificial Organs, 32(8), 625-629. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2008). Cardiovascular and Metabolic Responses During Functional Electric Stimulation Cycling at Different Cadences. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 89(4), 719-725. [More Information]
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Smith, R., Davis, G. (2008). Elliptical FES stepping: Effect of varying stimulation angles. 13th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS 2008), Berlin, Germany: Walter de Gruyter.
Fornusek, C., Hamzaid, N. (2008). Stimulation of shank muscles during FES cycling to maximise ankle movement. 13th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS 2008), Berlin, Germany: Walter de Gruyter.

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2007

Davis, G., Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C. (2007). Cardiorespiratory, Metabolic And Biomechanical Responses During FES Leg Exercise: Health And Fitness Benefits. 9th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation Basics, Technology, Application 2007, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.
Fornusek, C., Russold, M., Davis, G. (2007). Effect of FES Cycling Cadence on Muscle Girth, Strength and Endurance after SCI: Preliminary Results. 9th Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrical Stimulation Basics, Technology, Application 2007, Austria: Center for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna Medical School.
Davis, G., Fornusek, C., Sinclair, P. (2007). Improvements Relating To Muscle Stimulation Systems. Patent No. 2002336784, 7280871.
Szecsi, J., Fornusek, C., Krause, P., Straube, A. (2007). Low-frequency rectangular pulse is superior to middle frequency alternating current stimulation in cycling of people with spinal cord injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 88(3), 338-345. [More Information]
Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Davis, G. (2007). Mechanical design and driving mechanism of an isokinetic functional electrical stimulation-based leg stepping trainer. Australasian Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, 30(4), 323-326.
Muraki, S., Fornusek, C., Raymond, J., Davis, G. (2007). Muscle oxygenation during prolonged electrical stimulation-evoked cycling in paraplegics. Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, 32(3), 463-472. [More Information]
song, T., Khang, G., Russold, M., Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2007). Real-time processing for separation of voluntrary EMG and evoked EMG from mixed EMG signals. 12th Annual International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society Conference, USA: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.
Fornusek, C., Sinclair, P., Davis, G. (2007). The force-velocity relationship of paralyzed quadriceps muscles during functional electrical stimulation cycling. Neuromodulation, 10(1), 68-75. [More Information]

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2006

Hamzaid, N., Fornusek, C., Ruys, A., Davis, G. (2006). Conceptual Design of an Isokinetic Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Leg Stepping Trainer for Individuals with Neurological Disability. Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (Biomed) 2006, Malaysia: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
Davis, G., Fornusek, C. (2006). Effect of Varying FES-Induced Pedal Cadences on Cardiorespiratory Responses and Leg Metabolism in Persons with SCI. 4th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation WCNR 2006, United States: Sage Publications.
Davis, G., Muraki, S., Raymond, J., Fornusek, C. (2006). Muscle oxygenation during prolonged electrical stimulation-evoked leg cycling in paraplegics. 11th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society IFESS 2006, United Kingdom: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.

2004

Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Sinclair, P., Milthorpe, B. (2004). Development Of An Isokinetic Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycle Ergometer. Neuromodulation, 7(1), 56-64. [More Information]
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2004). Maximizing Muscle Force Via Low-Cadence Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 36(5), 232-237. [More Information]
Davis, G., Fornusek, C. (2004). Maximizing Muscle Forces via Low Velocity Isokinetic FES cycling. 3rd International Congress of Restoration of (wheeled) Mobility in SCI Rehabilitation 2004, United States: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2004). Technical Design of a Novel Isokinetic FES Exercise Bicycle for Spinal Cord Injured Individuals. 3rd International Congress of Restoration of (wheeled) Mobility in SCI Rehabilitation 2004, United States: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
Sinclair, P., Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Smith, R. (2004). The Effect Of Fatigue On The Timing Of Electrical Stimulation-Evoked Muscle Contractions In People With Spinal Cord Injury. Neuromodulation, 7(3), 214-222. [More Information]

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2003

Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2003). Maximising muscle forces during FES-LCE via low pedalling cadence. 8th Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society IFESS 2003, United Kingdom: International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society.

2002

Fornusek, C., Davis, G., Sinclair, P., Milthorpe, B. (2002). Development of an isokinetic FES cycle ergometer for paraplegic individuals. Third College of Health Sciences Research Conference 2002 : from cell to society 3, Sydney: University of Sydney.
Theisen, D., Fornusek, C., Raymond, J., Davis, G. (2002). External power output changes during prolonged cycling with electrical stimulation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 34(4), 171-175.
Fornusek, C., Davis, G. (2002). Muscle force and fatigue during FES-induced cycling at different pedalling velocities. Third Conference 2002, Sydney: University of Sydney.

Selected Grants

2022

Acute Effects of Interset Rest Resistance Training on Fatigue and Affective Responses in People with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Hackett D, Fornusek C, Tran D, Davies T, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association of Australia (CMTAA)/Research Grant

2019

BioSpine: Development and testing of a novel neural restoration technology for people with spinal cord injury , Pizzolato C, Palipana D, Lloyd D, Kendall E, Teng Y, Barrett R, Saxby D, Diamond L, Carty C, Bisset L, Sabapathy S, Clanchy K, Emerson N, Fornusek C, Motor Accident Insurance Commission/Research Fund

2014

Pilot Efficacy Trial of Electrical Stimulation Cycling Exercise for Advanced Multiple Sclerosis, Fornusek C, Burns J, McEwan A, Hoang P, Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia/Incubator Grant

2013

Pilot study of progressive resistance training for sedentary adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth, Fiatarone Singh M, Burns J, Fornusek C, Hackett D, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association of Australia (CMTAA)/Research Support
ATVRE - Assistive Technologies for Virtual Rehabilitation Engineering, Feng D, Dehghani F, Dunstan C, Jin C, Kim J, Li Q, McEwan A, Ruys A, Brooker G, Buckley T, Cai W, Davis G, Fornusek C, Fulham M, Khadra M, Nikpour (Mohamed) A, Murray G, Peck C, Vucetic B, Weiss A, DVC Research/Research Network Scheme (SyReNS)

2012

NEW South Wales Physical Disability RugbyLeague Competition, Fornusek C, NSW Office of Sport/Participation Facilitation Project

2007

Electrical Stimulation (ES) Cycling for Recreation and Health promotion in Persons with Spinal Injury, Fornusek C, New South Wales Sport and Recreation/Disability Sports Assistance Program

2000

Development and validation of a computer-controlled functional electrical stimulation exercise bicycle for spinal cord injured patients, Davis G, Fornusek C, Australian Research Council (ARC)/Strategic Partnerships with Industry - Research and Training (SPIRT)

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