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This study introduces a novel method using electromyography (EMG) and inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors to detect muscle fatigue during leg extension exercises. The findings enable better monitoring for fitness and rehabilitation.

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  • Sports Science
  • Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

  • Skeletal muscle development relies on effective fitness and rehabilitation exercises.
  • Monitoring muscle conditions during exercise is crucial for optimizing training and preventing injury.
  • Existing methods may lack precision in real-time fatigue assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a method for observing and assessing muscle extension conditions.
  • To differentiate between non-fatigue, fatigue, and specific calf muscle states during leg exercises.
  • To create algorithms for real-time muscle condition sensing during exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized electromyography (EMG) sensors to capture muscle electrical activity during leg extension.
  • Applied wavelet packet entropy for signal processing of EMG data.
  • Integrated inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors to verify muscle states and distinguish fatigue levels.
  • Conducted experiments adhering to fitness protocols for accurate EMG signal acquisition.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated distinct changes in EMG signals corresponding to non-fatigue, fatigue, and calf muscle conditions.
  • Developed algorithms capable of successfully sensing user muscle conditions on a leg extension machine.
  • Validated the proof of concept for using EMG signals to sense muscle fatigue.

Conclusions:

  • The developed sensing method effectively monitors muscle conditions during exercise.
  • EMG signal analysis combined with IMU data provides a reliable approach to detecting muscle fatigue.
  • This technology holds potential for integration into smart exercise and rehabilitation equipment.