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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E324-E330, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-987954

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Objective Aiming at the problems of lacking initiative in upper limb rehabilitation training equipment, single training mode, and low active participation of patients, an upper limb continuous motion estimation algorithm model based on multi-modal information fusion was proposed, so to realize accurate estimation of elbow joint torque. Methods Firstly, the surface electromyography (sEMG) signal and posture signal of participants were collected at four angular velocities, and the time domain characteristics of the signal were extracted. The principal component analysis was adopted to multi-feature fusion. The back propagation neural network (BPNN) was optimized through the additional momentum and the adaptive learning rate method. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm was used to optimize the neural network and a continuous motion estimation model based on PSO-BPNN was constructed. Finally, the joint torque calculated by the second type of Lagrangian equation was used as the accurate value to train the model. The performance of the model was compared with the traditional BP neural network model. Results The root mean square error (RMSE) of the traditional BP neural network model was 558.9 N·m, and the R2 coefficient was 77.19%, Whereas the RMSE and the R2 coefficient of the optimized model were 113.6 mN·m and 99.12%, respectively.Thereby, the accuracy of torque estimation was improved apparently. Conclusions The method for continuous motion estimation of the elbow joint proposed in this study can estimate the motion intention accurately, and provide a practical scheme for the active control of upper exoskeleton rehabilitation robot.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E065-E070, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-987915

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Objective To simultaneously collect and analyze the kinematic and dynamic parameters for two techniques of traditional Chinese cervical manipulation ( TCCM), and quantitatively describe its biomechanical characteristics. Methods A senior practitioner completed the TCCM (positioning and directional rotation pulling, lateral flexion, respectively) on 10 healthy subjects, and the fluorescent marker balls were pasted on the operator to capture manipulation movements. The dynamic parameters and the surface electromyography ( sEMG) signals were collected by pressure-sensitive gloves and wireless sEMG acquisition system. Results The upper arm muscle was the main force muscle during TCCM, and biceps brachii had the highest contribution rate. The range of motion (ROM), speed, pulling force, and time during cervical spine positioning and directional rotation pulling were all greater than those during cervical spine lateral flexion. The integrate electromyography ( iEMG) and root mean square (RMS) for each muscle of the operator during cervical spine positioning and directional rotation pulling were higher than those during cervical spine lateral flexion. Conclusions The overall ROM, three-dimensional (3D) motion angle, load intensity and time during CCTM have the characteristics of high speed, low amplitude and strong force, reflecting the biomechanical characteristics of ‘ cunjin ’ ( one-inch punch ) in traditional Chinese medicine. This study provides references for further standardizing manual teaching and training and improving clinical safety.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E066-E072, 2022.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-920670

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Objective For patients with foot drop gait, to design a kind of anterior ankle foot orthosis (AFO) with adjustable stiffness, so as to restore natural gait of the ankle by limiting the patients’ unusual plantar flexion to the optimum extent. Methods The minimum orthodontic moment of 10 foot drop male patients was measured by self-made experimental equipment, which could be used to select optimum material modulus of the AFO. The relationship between elastic modulus and different filling structures and filling ratio parameters was studied by tensile test. A typical patient with foot drop was selected, and the anterior AFO fitting the shape of patient’s foot was quickly made by three-dimensional (3D) printing with foot geometric data and specific filling material, filling structure and filling rate. The kinematics and surface electromyography (sEMG) of plantar flexors were tested under barefoot and wearing two kinds of AFOs, so as to verify the effect of the AFO on plantar flexion. The effectiveness of the limitation and the degree of preservation of ankle valgus and plantar flexion were discussed. Results The minimum corrective torque required for 10 male patients with foot drop was 2.16 N·m. Compared with the rigid AFO, the range of motion (ROM) of plantar flexion and valgus increased by 67.8% and 88.6% respectively with the flexible AFO. The activation of the muscles responsible for plantar flexion (soleus, medial head of gastrocnemius and lateral head of gastrocnemius) also decreased by 38.3%, 46.6% and 55.8%. Conclusions This AFO with adjustable stiffness can be used for orthosis customization of patients with foot drop, providing more effective and long-term orthosis function and potential.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E726-E732, 2022.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-961792

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Objective To analyze and assess the postoperative motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) by surface electromyography (sEMG) and joint angle. Methods Sixteen children with SCP were involved in this study. The sEMG of rectus femoris, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, tibialis anterior, lateral gastrocnemius and medial gastrocnemius muscles and joint angles of the hip, knee and ankle during straight walking were collected preoperatively and postoperatively. In every gait phase, the mean values of joint angles, root mean square and integrated electromyography of sEMG were calculated, to evaluate muscle strength and muscular tension quantitatively. Results The muscle tension of lower limbs was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The muscle strength of rectus femoris and biceps femoris was decreased in the swing phase. At the midswing and terminal swing phase, the strength of tibialis anterior increased significantly (P<0.05). The flexion angle of hip and knee decreased significantly (P<0.05). The dorsiflexion angle of ankle increased significantly (P<0.05), and the varus angle decreased significantly (P<0.05). Conclusions After operation, the crouching gait and clubfoot were improved positively. Therefore, the motor function of children was improved. Combining sEMG and joint angle can evaluate the muscle function of patients quantitatively, and it also can provide references for clinical diagnosis.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E348-E354, 2022.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-961735

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Objective To analyze the similarities and differences between four-point hand-knee position and hand-foot kneeling positions in trunk muscle activation and co-contraction, explore the possibility of hand-foot kneeling position as core stabilization exercises, so as to provide suggestions for actual training.Methods Nineteen healthy volunteers randomly performed exercises of four-point hand-knee position (4 motions) and hand-foot kneeling position (3 motions), while surface electromyography (sEMG) signals were collected from bilateral rectus abdominis, external oblique, erector spine, and multifidus muscles. The average sEMG and muscle co-contraction index (CCI) based on the sEMG signals were analyzed and compared.Results Significant differences were found in the sEMG and CCI within and between the two positions. Under four-point hand-knee position with the right hand and left leg lifting, the activation of all muscles was higher than that in the starting position. In four-point hand-knee position with the left leg lifting, the activation of ipsilateral multifidus muscle was significantly higher than that in hand-foot kneeling position. The activation degree of external oblique muscle and rectus abdominis was higher in hand-foot kneeling position with right hand lifting. A total of 28 muscle matching methods were obtained by pair-to-pair matching of 8 muscles. The starting posture in four-point hand-knee position fluctuated the least, indicating that the spine was the most stable, while the index of other exercises fluctuated in a larger range.Conclusions The possibility of hand-foot kneeling position as core stabilization exercises was proved from two aspects, namely, muscle activation and CCI. The hand-foot kneeling position and four-point hand-knee position can be used for strengthening abdominal muscles and back muscles, respectively. The four-point hand-knee position with contralateral upper and lower limbs lift is a more advanced exercise for trunk muscles, but sports injuries should be avoided.

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Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion ; (12): 586-590, 2020.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-826690

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OBJECTIVE@#To observe the effect on swallowing function in patients with post-stroke dysphagia treated with nape cluster acupuncture and the immediate effect of acupuncture at Fengchi (GB 20).@*METHODS@#A total of 60 patients with post-stroke dysphagia were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each one.On the basis of conventional western medication treatment, swallowing function training was applied in the control group, once a day.On the base of the treatment as the control group, nape cluster acupuncture was applied at Fengchi (GB 20), Tianzhu (BL 10), Wangu (GB 12), Lianquan (CV 23), Panglianquan (Extra), Jinjin (EX-HN 12) and Yuye (EX-HN 13) in the observation group, once a day. Additionally, pricking blood was applied at Jinjin (EX-HN 12) and Yuye (EX-HN 13), 2 times a week. The treatment was given 30 min each time, a week as one course and 4 courses were required. Before and after treatment, the standardized swallowing assessment (SSA) score and video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) score were compared in the two groups. The ultrasonic diagnostic device of swallowing and surface electromyography were used to observe the immediate effect on swallowing related muscles of acupuncture at Fengchi (GB 20).@*RESULTS@#Compared before treatment, the SSA scores were reduced after treatment in the two groups (<0.05), and the change of the observation group was larger than the control group (<0.05). Compared before treatment, the VFSS scores were increased after treatment in the two groups (<0.05), and the change of the observation group was larger than the control group (<0.05). Acupuncture at Fengchi (GB 20) immediately increased the amplitude of submental muscles and infrahyoid muscles in the observation group (<0.05), the geniohyoid muscle movement time was reduced and geniohyoid muscle displacement was increased (<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#On the base of the routine treatment, nape cluster acupuncture could improve swallowing function in patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Acupuncture at Fengchi (GB 20) could immediately affect swallowing related muscles, improve muscle amplitude and reduce swallowing time.


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Humans , Acupuncture Points , Acupuncture Therapy , Deglutition , Deglutition Disorders , Therapeutics , Stroke , Therapeutics , Stroke Rehabilitation , Treatment Outcome
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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E643-E648, 2020.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-862359

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In recent years, with the growth of social development, the incidence of lumbar vertebrae diseases has increased year by year, and many surgical methods have been developed. These treatment methods mark the accumulation of surgical experience and the development of medical technology. However, a new issue appears, i.e. how to evaluate the degree of lumbar disease and postoperative rehabilitation. There is an urgent need to establish a quantitative index of preoperative examination and postoperative rehabilitation criteria for lumbar disease from both doctors’ and patients’ perspectives. The current studies show that the measurement of the center of rotation (COR) for lumbar vertebrae and surface electromyography (sEMG) can reduce the error in the evaluation of clinical curative effect for treating lumbar disease and can be applied widely. This review summarizes the relationship between COR and lumbar disease, as well as the role of COR and sEMG joint evaluation in clinical operation and postoperative rehabilitation.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E615-E621, 2020.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-862355

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Objective To study the factors leading to the increased risk of falls when the elderly cross obstacles with different load distributions in their hands, and to explore the gait strategies to prevent falls for elderly people with different load distributions during obstacle crossing. Methods Twelve young healthy (control group) and 12 elderly healthy participants performed walking tasks with or without obstacle crossing at their daily speed under different load distributions. Surface electromyography (sEMG) signals were collected from both sides of the lateral femoris, rectus femoris and medial femoris. Then the average sEMG was analyzed and compared. The numbers of contact incident during obstacle touching were also recorded. Results Age, weight carrying and obstacle all had significant influences on the activity level of lower limb muscles in elderly people. A total of 9 contact incidents occurred in 1 152 obstacle crossing tests. In addition, the contribution of right vastus medialis muscle was the greatest in the elderly and young adults when they completed the weight carrying and obstacle crossing tasks. Conclusions The elderly people had the lowest risk of falling down by taking advantage of the dominant side of the leg to take the lead in obstacle crossing under the uniform distributions of load. The research findings provide references for systematic assessment of fall risk in the elderly and have certain guiding significance for lower limb exercise or rehabilitation training in the elderly.

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Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion ; (12): 940-944, 2019.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-776236

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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the therapeutic effect of acupuncture for spastic cerebral palsy in infancy stage.@*METHODS@#A total of 62 children with spastic cerebral palsy were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 31 cases in each one. Both groups were given comprehensive rehabilitation therapy (sport therapy, electronic biofeedback therapy, speech cognitive training, massage therapy). On the basis of comprehensive rehabilitation therapy, the acupuncture group was treated with acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN1), motor area, Jiaji (EX-B 2), Weizhong (BL 40), Xuanzhong (GB 39), Zusanli (ST 36) and Hegu (LI 4), etc, the needles were retained for 15-20 min each time, once a day, 5 days a week, 45 days as a course with 10 days interval, a total of 3 courses were required. The Gesell development scale adaptive DQ scores, gross motor function measure (GMFM88) and muscular tension of adductor and gastrocnemius muscle were compared before and after treatment in the two groups.@*RESULTS@#The Gesell development scale adaptive DQ score after treatment in the observation group was increased (0.05), the change of the observation group was larger than the control group (0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Acupuncture combined with comprehensive rehabilitation therapy can improve cognitive function, spasticity and motor function of children with spastic cerebral palsy.


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Child , Humans , Infant , Acupuncture Points , Acupuncture Therapy , Cerebral Palsy , Therapeutics , Muscle Spasticity , Needles
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Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion ; (12): 597-601, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-690780

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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effects of rehabilitation training (RT) combined with intradermal needling, RT combined with acupuncture and RT alone on core muscle stability in children with cerebral palsy, and to explore the superior therapy to improve core muscle stability in children with cerebral palsy.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 120 children with cerebral palsy aged from 2 to 4 years old were randomly divided into a RT and intradermal needling group (group A), a RT and acupuncture group (group B) and a RT group (group C), 40 cases in each one. The patients in the group C were treated with kinesitherapy and core muscle stability training, once a day. Along with identical RT of group C, the patients in the group B were treated with acupuncture (once a day), while the patients in the group A were treated with intradermal needling at Yaoyangguan (GV 3), Mingmen (GV 4), Jiaji (EX-B 2, L-L), and 4-week treatment was taken as one course. The integrated electromyography (iEMG) of surface electromyography, root mean square (RMS) and mean power frequency (MPF) of erector spinae muscles, Berg balance scale as well as B area (siting), C area (climbing and kneeling), D area (standing) and E area (walking, running and jumping) of gross motor function measure (GMFM) were compared before and after 3-course treatment.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>① Compared before treatment, the iEMG and RMS of erector spinae muscles in the group A and group B as well as MPF in the group A were all increased after treatment (all <0.05); after treatment, all the electromyography indexes in the group A were higher than those in the group B and group C (all <0.05); the RMS in the group B was higher than that in the group C (<0.05). ② Compared before treatment, the Berg balance scale was all increased after treatment in the three groups (all <0.05), and the scale in the group A was higher those that in the group B and group C (both <0.05). ③ Compared before treatment, the B area and C area of GMFM in the three groups as well as D area in the group A and group B were all improved after treatment (all <0.05); the B area, C area and D area in the group A and group B were higher than those in the group C (all <0.05); the B area and C area in the group A were higher than those in the group B (both <0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Based on RT, the intradermal needling could better improve core muscle stability and balance-motor ability in children with cerebral palsy, which is superior to regular acupuncture and RT alone.</p>

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E042-E047, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-803763

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Objective To explore the plantar pressure and surface electromyography (sEMG) parameters during human stair walking, so as to provide theoretical support for foot structure design of dynamic walker, selection of power element and distribution of installation location. Methods Ten healthy young males were recruited to perform stair walking trials, respectively. The motion capture system, plantar pressure system and surface myoelectricity acquisition system were used to collect plantar peak pressure, trajectory of COP(center of pressure) and sEMG parameters of lower limb muscles at the same time. Results Compared with level walking, the percentage of stance time in the whole gait cycle increased during stair walking. The peak pressure of forefoot area increased during stair ascent, while the peak pressure of toe area decreased during stair descent. During stair walking, rectus femoris, biceps femoris, medialis and lateralis gastrocnemius played a main role in maintaining the stability of human body. Conclusions The plantar pressure distribution should be fully considered for foot structure design of dynamic walker and the function of main muscles should be considered for selection of power element and distribution of installation location.

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Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine ; (6): 290-295, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-608607

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Objectives To observe the co-activation phenomenon during exercise fatigue induced by the proximal muscles on the upper limbs.Methods Sixteen undergraduates not majoring in sports participated in this study,and their left arms were chosen as the observed arms and right arms were selected as the weighted arms.The weighted arm was alternatively in the state of relaxation without any load and fatigue after bending and extending elbow joints to uphold a 5 kg dumbbell.However,the observed arm kept weighing a 4 kg dumbbell with 90 degrees elbow flexion until the muscles were exhausted.The surface electromyography of biceps brachii and triceps brachii of the observed arms was measured using the ME6000.And the integrated surface electromyography (IEMG),root of mean square (RMS),mean power frequency (MPF)and median frequency (MF)were further analyzed.Results The IEMG and RMS of biceps brachii and triceps brachii of the observed arms increased gradually after the exercise began (P<0.05)regardless of in the relaxed state or in the in the state of weighing a 5 kg dumbbell for the weighted arm,but in the state of weighting a 5 kg dumbbell the IEMG and RMS increased more significantly (P<0.01),Meanwhile the electrical activities of the triceps brachii as an antagonistic muscle were intensively inhibited.The changes of MPF and MF of biceps brachii in the observed arms were more significant in the state of exercise fatigue than in the relaxed state (P<0.01),but without such an impact on the triceps brachii.Conclusions The fatigue in one arm can trigger contingent changes in sEMG time domain and frequency domain indexes of its contralateral parallel muscles,suggesting that sEMG changes of upper limb proximal muscles have the co-activation effect.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E270-E274, 2015.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-804478

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Objective To investigate the possible effect of fully knee extension in sitting position with or without hip adduction on quadriceps imbalance in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) by using surface electromyography (sEMG). Methods sEMG signals of vastus lateralis (VL) and vastus medialis oblique (VMO) muscles from 30 patients with PFPS as PFPS group and 30 healthy subjects as control group were collected, during their fully knee extension in sitting position with or without hip adduction. All the EMG data were then analyzed by extracting time domain indexes, namely, the root mean square (RMS) and integrated EMG (IEMG), to compare the balanced relationship between VL and VMO muscles. Results In PFPS group, there were no significant differences in VL time domain indexes during knee extension in sitting position with or without hip adduction, while statistical differences were found in VMO time domain indexes, and values of RMS and IEMG of VMO were higher under hip adduction, which indicated that the VMO muscle recruitment was strengthened. Conclusions Fully knee extension in sitting position with hip adduction can promote EMG activities of VMO muscles in patients with PFPS, which will help to balance the VL and VMO muscles.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E410-E417, 2013.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-804279

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Objective To observe electromyography (EMG) activity and kinematic characteristics of the dorsal and ventral muscles during extension-flexion of the trunk. Methods Ten healthy male subjects stood on a test platform, performing the front and back lifting and lowering. The EMG activity of 10 muscles (rectus abdominus, external oblique, gluteus medius, erector spinae, multifidus), the angular movement, the plantar center of pressure (COP) were recorded at the same time. The average amplitude of EMG, contribution ratio of muscles, and COP displacement were calculated, and statistical analyses of all the data were conducted. Results During front lifting and lowering, the activity of dorsal muscles was greater than that of ventral muscles under both loading and unloading, and the contribution ratio of dorsal muscles was increasing with loading. During back lifting and lowering, the activity of ventral muscles was slightly greater, but the contribution ratio of both dorsal and ventral muscles was very close. The contribution ratio of ventral muscles was increasing with loading, while the activity of dorsal muscles decreased. The activity of gluteus medius was increasing with loading, but the contribution ratio was basically consistent under both loading and unloading. Conclusions During extension-flexion of the trunk, muscle activation varies with the load size and trunk position. Under loading at front, dorsal muscles are working as an agonist, while ventral muscles as antagonist; under loading at back, ventral muscles become an agonist and dorsal muscles as a co-activator. The activity of gluteus medius might play a role of stabilization during front and back lifting and lowering.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E649-E655, 2012.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-803943

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Objective To detect the recruitment pattern of motor unit in human flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) at different force levels produced by the index finger. Methods Eight subjects were recruited to produce a certain force level with the index finger to match the ordered force level (20%, 40%, 60% maximum voluntary contraction). During the force tracking task, the multi-channel surface electromyography (sEMG) signals were recorded on FDS using 8×1 (row×column) electrode-array. The motor unit action potential (MUAP) information was extracted by Fast Independent Component Analysis (FastICA), and then the correlation between MUAP pattern and force level was analyzed. Results Four different types of MUAP were extracted successfully by FastICA from original sEMG signals and the total number of MUAP showed an increasing trend with the force level increasing. At different force levels, the proportion of different types of MUAP was different, showing different trends with change of the force level. ConclusionsAt different levels of the finger force, the recruitment pattern of motor unit in FDS will be changed so as to produce the force accordingly.

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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ; (12): 266-269, 2010.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-959297

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@# ObjectiveTo investigate the application of surface electromyography (sEMG) in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Methods44 patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation were divided into mild pain group (group A) and moderate to severe pain group (group B) according to their scores of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Their sEMG at erector spinae and gastrocnemius were collected, and the average EMG (AEMG), slope of median frequency (MFs) were analyzed. ResultsCompared with those in the healthy side, AEMG of erector spinae and gastrocnemius reduced significantly (P<0.05) in affected side in both groups, while the MFs (absolute value) increased (P<0.05). Compared with those in group A, the MFs (absolute value) in affected side significantly increased in group B (P<0.05). The ratio of healthy/affected side of AEMG increased in group B (P<0.05), but the ratio of MFs was no significantly difference between 2 groups (P>0.05). ConclusionSurface EMG, of both the erector spinae and gastrocnemius, can be used as a non-invasive tool in detecting neuromuscular function of lumbar and lower limb in patients with lumbar disc herniation. The sEMG imbalance may respond with the severity of pain.

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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ; (12): 1144-1146, 2010.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-964702

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@#The article reviewed the common analysis methods, and application status of the surface electromyography (sEMG) in the assessment and treatment of child neurological rehabilitation.

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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ; (12): 247-248, 2008.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-965321

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@#Objective To value the application of surface electromyography(sEMG)in assessing the functional electrical stimulation(FES)used in children with spastic diplegia.Methods 20 children with spastic diplegia were treated with FES.They were assessed with the sEMG and the clinical assessment before and after treatment.Results After treatment,the iEMG of the biceps brachii and quadriceps decreased significantly on the functional position,but increased significantly when the muscles contracted.Conclusion FES can reduce the spasticity and increase the strength of the limbs in children with spastic diplegia.The sEMG can be used as an objective assessment tool.

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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ; (12): 1147-1149, 2007.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-977834

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@# Objective To analyze the features of surface electromyography (sEMG) signal of the tibial anterior muscle and gastrocnemius muscle in the stroke patients when sitting and standing.Methods Fifteen stroke patients and fifteen normal subjects were involved in this study. All subjects were asked to stand up and sit down. It repeated five times continuously. The electromyographic signals were collected by surface electrode and then processed by linear time and frequency domain method.Results In sitting position, tibial anterior muscle had significant differences in mean power frequency and median frequency ( P<0.05) when the paretic and non-paretic lower limb, the non-paretic lower limb in stroke patients and in normal subjects were compared. The gastrocnemius muscle had notable differences ( P<0.05) in root mean square when the non-paretic lower limb in stroke patients and in normal subjects were compared. In standing position, tibial anterior muscle also had significant differences in root mean square and integrated electromyography ( P<0.05) as the same frequency domain comparing as above. The gastrocnemius muscle had notable differences on time domain, when the paretic and non-paretic lower limb, the paretic lower limb in stroke patients and the limb in normal subjects were compared ( P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion sEMG is a brief, applied, feasible assessment method in rehabilitation.

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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice ; (12): 741-742, 2007.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-975117

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@# The surface electromyography (sEMG) is the noninvasive method which can record and measure the changes of local muscle activities. The sEMG's amplitude and frequence signal will change with muscular movement. sEMG application in present study on muscle fatigue is a reliable predictor of muscle functional level. The researches on the sEMG signals changes of limb muscles of hemiplegic patients will take a important role in providing scientific evidence for the neural rehabilitation training after stroke.

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