DocumentCode
3314215
Title
EMG changes under the influence of low frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields
Author
Prasad, D.V.
Author_Institution
Sch. of Eng., KDU Coll., Penang, Malaysia
fYear
2003
fDate
14-15 Jan. 2003
Firstpage
36
Lastpage
39
Abstract
This paper examines the effects of low frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields on the electrical activity of the muscles measured by electromyogram (EMG). It is observed that these weak electrical fields can have curative effects in neuro muscular diseases. The results demonstrate that there is clear evidence of an interaction between the weak fields and the neurons. This interaction can lead to durable recovery in certain motor neuron functions.
Keywords
biological effects of fields; electromagnetic fields; electromyography; neuromuscular stimulation; neurophysiology; EMG; electromyogram; low frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields; motor neuron functions; muscle electrical activity; neuro muscular diseases; weak electrical fields; Diseases; EMP radiation effects; Electric variables measurement; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic measurements; Electromyography; Frequency measurement; Muscles; Neurons; Pulse measurements;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Telecommunication Technology, 2003. NCTT 2003 Proceedings. 4th National Conference on
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7773-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NCTT.2003.1188297
Filename
1188297
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