Relevance of the EMG/Grip Relationship in Isometric Anisotonic Conditions

• Autorzy: Claudon L.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The aim of the present study was to develop a relationship to evaluate grip force using the electromyogram (EMG) in isometric anisotonic conditions. The EMGs of the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) and the extensor digitorum (ED) were recorded in 3 flexion-extension positions of the wrist (30° flexion, 30° extension, and 60° extension) associated with 3 positions of the forearm (70° pronation, prono-supination, and 70° supination). For each position, the participants had to follow linear ramp targets (2 rates of increase and decrease) displayed on an oscilloscope. The results show the best fit is a quadratic type force-EMG relationship. Some aspects such as the rate of force variation and the forearm and wrist positions are then discussed along with the limitations of the relationship.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

cumulative trauma disorders; upper limb; electromyogram (EMG); force; isometric contraction; anisotonic contraction

PL

schorzenia kończyn górnych; uraz kończyny górnej; kończyna górna; nadgarstek; ręka

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2003
• Tom: Vol. 9, No. 2
• Strony: 121--134
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz., rys., tab., wykr

Twórcy

autor

Claudon L.

• Institut National de Recherche et de Securite, Vandoeuvre, France

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