Title :
Recruitment gradation in SEMG as a basis for testing the fatiguability of the muscles
Author :
Helemae, Jana ; Tuulik, Viiu ; Lass, J.
Author_Institution :
Biomed. Eng. Centre, Tallinn Tech. Univ., Estonia
Abstract :
The aim of the study is to find the possibilities to use the surface EMG for estimation of functional state and tiredness of muscles. For that purpose a new analyzing method is proposed. It is demonstrated that the coefficient of recruitment (CR) can be used for characterization of the functional state and tiredness of different muscles. CR may be simple and useful parameter for assessment of rehabilitation treatment.
Keywords :
biomechanics; electromyography; feedback; medical signal processing; patient rehabilitation; action potential frequency; biofeedback; coefficient of recruitment; fatiguability; functional state; isometric contraction; large oscillations; medium oscillations; muscle contraction; muscle tiredness; recruitment gradation; rehabilitation treatment; surface EMG; surface electrodes; Chromium; Electromyography; Fatigue; Frequency; Muscles; Neurons; Recruitment; State estimation; Surface treatment; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2001. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7211-5
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2001.1020379
