Title :
Improving pedal power during semireclined leg cycling
Author :
Trumbower, Randy D. ; Faghri, Pouran D.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
Using time-sequence analysis of EMG measurements to determine if changes in muscle activation timing, sequencing, and stimulation can improve pedaling effectiveness.
Keywords :
biomechanics; electromyography; sport; EMG measurements; muscle activation timing; muscle stimulation; pedal power; semireclined leg cycling; time-sequence analysis; Acceleration; Control systems; Electromyography; Leg; Manufacturing; Muscles; Position measurement; Spinal cord injury; System testing; Timing; Adult; Bicycling; Electromyography; Energy Metabolism; Exertion; Humans; Male; Muscle Contraction; Muscle, Skeletal; Musculoskeletal Equilibrium; Physical Examination; Posture; Statistics as Topic; Task Performance and Analysis; Thigh;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEMB.2004.1310977
