How to Work with Electromyography Decomposition in Practical Classes of Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics

Overview

Journal Life (Basel)

Specialty Biology

Date 2022 Apr 23

PMID 35454974

Authors

Jose I Priego-Quesada

Marcio F Goethel

Klaus Magno Becker

Ricardo J Fernandes

Joao Paulo Vilas-Boas

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Abstract

Concepts about motor unit recruitment are important learning contents in exercise physiology and biomechanics classes that are usually taught theoretically. In the last few years, great advances have occurred in the decomposition of surface electromyography, allowing the learning of theoretical contents in an experimental way. In this tutorial paper, we have described the decomposition of surface electromyography methodological aspects and examples to teach motor unit recruitment concepts in exercise physiology and biomechanics practical lessons. This work has the aim to facilitate physiology and biomechanics academics to introduce this technique in practical classes.

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