Essentials of Electromyography

Essentials of Electromyography provides the perfect starting point for those who plan to use EMG because it aids in the comprehension the characteristics of the instrumentation, signal analysis techniques, and appropriate EMG applications. A solid reference for practitioners who already use EMG including exercise scientists, physical and occupational therapists, and motor development specialists the book discusses the anatomy and physiology of muscle, bioelectricity, EMG tools, signal...
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Essentials of Electromyography provides the perfect starting point for those who plan to use EMG because it aids in the comprehension the characteristics of the instrumentation, signal analysis techniques, and appropriate EMG applications. A solid reference for practitioners who already use EMG including exercise scientists, physical and occupational therapists, and motor development specialists the book discusses the anatomy and physiology of muscle, bioelectricity, EMG tools, signal processing, force fatigue relations, and gait. Through Essentials of Electromyography, readers will learn both fundamental and advanced concepts regarding the principles of using EMG, including the use and abuse of electrical recordings of muscle potentials; discover the physiological basis of EMG signals, which is explained at an introductory level; and explore relevant topics such as electrode configuration, advanced signal processing theory, and locations for extracting EMG information. The text also showcases over 160 diagrams of electrical circuits and the progression of electrical impulses. Qualitative explanations accompany the illustrations to clearly and accurately communicate the principles of EMG. Essentials of Electromyography will help readers learn how to apply EMG for biofeedback, back pain, sport activities, and other uses. The text pulls together information scattered in books and articles among the numerous disciplines that use EMG as a tool. With its clear presentation of the concepts and applications of EMG, Essentials of Electromyography will prove to be a valuable text for practitioners and students alike."