Title :
Computer solutions to identify EMG latency of automatic postural reactions
Author :
Moffroid, Mary ; Tranowski, Jim ; Ricamato, Anthony ; Henry, Sharon
Author_Institution :
Vermont Rehabilitation Eng. Center, Vermont Univ., Burlington, VT, USA
Abstract :
A study undertaken to determine the usefulness of a computer algorithm for assessing one aspect of balance control, the latency of the muscle´s reaction to an unexpected perturbation, is discussed. The procedures, instrumentation, data collection methods, visual determination methods and computer algorithms used are described. The results of visual and computer determinations of latency are presented.<>
Keywords :
biocontrol; bioelectric potentials; biology computing; biomechanics; muscle; EMG latency; automatic postural reactions; balance control; computer algorithm; computer solutions; data collection methods; instrumentation; muscle´s reaction latency; unexpected perturbation; visual determination methods; Automatic control; Capacitive sensors; Delay; Electromyography; Muscles; Pain; Pathology; Recruitment; Time measurement; Velocity control;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
