
Electromyography In Ergonomics
Taylor & Francis (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 20. March 1996
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-7484-0130-7 (ISBN)
Description
Electromyography (EMG) is the study of muscle behaviour via electronic means, and is thus a technique fundamental to ergonomics, physiology and biomechanics. This text describes the principles of EMG and its application domains, focusing on anatomy, biology, muscle characteristics, physics, mechanics, EMG signal, noise/artifacts/errors, equipment/devices/techniques, interpretation and computerised data acquisition, and analysis. The book provides a theoretical base, a strategic framework and user experiences.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
649 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7484-0130-7 (9780748401307)
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Persons
Kumar, Shrawan; Mital, A.
Editor
Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, and Ex-Director, Physical Medicine Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Content
Electromyography in ergonomics; physiological basis and concepts of electromyography; noise and artefacts; EMG interpretation; muscle energetics and electromyography; EMG alterations at sustained contractions with special emphasis on application in ergonomics; electromyography of upper extremity muscles and ergonomic applications; EMG of neck and shoulder muscles - the relationship between muscle activity and muscle pain in occupational settings; surface electromyography assessment of lower back pain; application of EMG in ergonomics - a clinical perspective.