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We developed multiscale transfer spectral entropy (MSTSE) to accurately measure functional corticomuscular coupling (FCMC) between brain and muscle activity. MSTSE improves analysis of motor control and dysfunction, outperforming traditional methods.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomedical Engineering
Signal Processing

Background:

Functional corticomuscular coupling (FCMC) reveals complex sensorimotor interactions.
Physiological signals possess inherent multiscale characteristics requiring advanced analytical methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and validate multiscale transfer spectral entropy (MSTSE) for analyzing FCMC.
To investigate FCMC in healthy individuals and stroke patients using EEG and sEMG.

Main Methods:

Development of MSTSE, a novel method for analyzing multiscale physiological signals.
Recording of electroencephalogram (EEG) and surface electromyography (sEMG) during steady-state grip tasks.
Application of MSTSE to analyze FCMC between motor cortex EEG and flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) sEMG.

Main Results:

MSTSE demonstrated superior accuracy in detecting FCMC and reducing spurious coupling compared to transfer spectral entropy (TSE).
Significant FCMC was observed in β1, β2, and γ2 bands, peaking in the β1 band at the 22-30 scale.
Directional coupling (EEG→sEMG) was generally stronger than sEMG→EEG; stroke patients exhibited altered FCMC patterns, particularly in the β1 and β2 bands.

Conclusions:

MSTSE offers a more precise tool for quantifying FCMC and understanding sensorimotor system dynamics.
Findings highlight altered FCMC in stroke patients, suggesting potential for diagnostic and therapeutic insights.
This work provides a foundation for advanced analysis of FCMC and motor control deficits.