Surface EMG: Applicability in the Motion Analysis and Opportunities for Practical Rehabilitation

Surface electromyography (EMG) has long since entered the routine of both clinicians and researchers, providing simple and objective quantitative assessment of the function of the muscles and peripheral nervous system. The vast majority of modern high-tech rehabilitation and assistive technologies u...

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Published in:Human physiology 2021, Vol.47 (2), p.237-247
Main Authors: Kotov-Smolenskiy, A. M., Khizhnikova, A. E., Klochkov, A. S., Suponeva, N. A., Piradov, M. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Electromyography
Exoskeleton
Human Physiology
Life Sciences
Muscles
Nervous system
Rehabilitation
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Summary:Surface electromyography (EMG) has long since entered the routine of both clinicians and researchers, providing simple and objective quantitative assessment of the function of the muscles and peripheral nervous system. The vast majority of modern high-tech rehabilitation and assistive technologies use surface EMG as a feedback source or exoskeleton drive controller. For all years of its use, surface EMG has not become a versatile method, having encountered a number of obstacles, both in science and in clinical practice. However, the development of technologies, combined use together with other methods, and large number of studies aimed at improving the method has allowed surface EMG to become an indispensable tool in biomechanical analysis of movements and practical rehabilitation. This review describes the main advantages and disadvantages, research results, and clinical use of surface EMG.
ISSN:0362-1197
1608-3164
DOI:10.1134/S0362119721020043