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Mechanomyogram for muscle function assessment: a review.

Md Anamul Islam1, Kenneth Sundaraj, R Badlishah Ahmad

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Mechanomyography (MMG) shows promise for assessing muscle function, including fatigue, strength, and balance. Further research is needed to explore its use in neuromuscular patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Kinesiology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Mechanomyography (MMG) is widely used in clinical and experimental settings to evaluate muscle characteristics.
  • Existing studies on MMG for muscle function (MF) lack a comprehensive review.
  • This study systematically reviews the current applications of MMG in measuring MF conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the current status and evidence for using MMG in assessing muscle function.
  • To identify the applications and limitations of MMG in the study of muscle characteristics.
  • To provide insights into future research directions for MMG in muscle function assessment.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of five electronic databases was conducted for studies published between 2003 and 2012.
  • Two authors independently assessed eligible articles using a standardized form.
  • Data extraction included muscle details, study design, sensor types, subject demographics, contraction types, measured parameters, hardware/software, signal processing, and statistical analysis.

Main Results:

  • 36 studies on muscle function using MMG were identified from 2184 initial citations.
  • Sufficient evidence supports MMG's use in assessing muscle fatigue, strength, and balance.
  • MMG can examine muscle actions during movement and monitor muscle activity during various exercises.

Conclusions:

  • MMG is increasingly utilized for diverse aspects of muscle function, supported by growing literature.
  • MMG is a valuable tool for examining various muscle activity conditions.
  • Future research should focus on larger sample sizes, including both healthy individuals and neuromuscular patients, to validate MMG's efficacy.