EMG of repetitive and rhythmic (sports) movements

Author

Clarys, Jan Pieter ; Cabri, Jan

Author_Institution

Dept. of Anatomy, Vrije Univ., Brussel, Belgium

fYear

1988

fDate

4-7 Nov 1988

Firstpage

58

Lastpage

59

Abstract

EMG was measured (both online and remote) on a seven-channel FM data recording system (TEAC) with preamplified active surface electrodes and an additional portable amplification unit. In segmental sports movements, the EMG was simultaneously and continuously combined with force registrations: in swimming by using an active drag measuring system, and in cycling through miniature force platforms on the pedals. Differences and similarities between normalized linear envelopes for free swimming against a resistance and for road racing versus 20% uphill racing were analyzed using three pattern-form criteria (IDentical, ANalogue and COnform), combined in the IDANCO EMG quality-comparison system, in order to determine the concept of specific muscular activity

Keywords

bioelectric potentials; biomechanics; muscle; EMG; FM data recording system; active drag measuring system; cycling; miniature force platforms; normalized linear envelopes; portable amplification unit; preamplified active surface electrodes; repetitive movements; rhythmic movements; road racing; specific muscular activity; sports; swimming; uphill racing; Anatomy; Biomedical electrodes; Drag; Electrical resistance measurement; Electromyography; Force measurement; Immune system; Pattern analysis; Power measurement; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Biomedical Engineering., Proceedings of a Special Symposium on Maturing Technologies and Emerging Horizons in

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MTEHBE.1988.26396

Filename

26396