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I A Stokes1, S Rush, M Moffroid

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The relationship between integrated surface electromyogram (IEMG) and torque is nonlinear. The efficiency of electrical activity (EEA) metric shows variability, but can characterize muscle performance.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Neuroscience
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • Surface electromyogram (IEMG) and generated torque are key metrics for assessing muscle function.
  • Understanding the relationship between electrical activity and force production is crucial for clinical and performance assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between integrated surface electromyogram (IEMG) of the lumbar erectores spinae and isometric torque generation.
  • To characterize subject-specific muscle efficiency using the IEMG-torque ratio (EEA).

Main Methods:

  • Simultaneous recording of IEMG and isometric torque from 27 healthy subjects in a standing posture.
  • Analysis of the IEMG-torque relationship, including fitting single and dual linear models.
  • Assessment of variability in EEA and maximum torque across repeated trials and between subjects.

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Main Results:

  • The IEMG-torque relationship exhibited nonlinearity, best described by a two-segment linear model with a breakpoint.
  • The slope of the best-fit line (EEA) was lower during torque decrease, indicating a hysteresis effect.
  • Within-subject variability of EEA was 14% during a session and 24% day-to-day; anthropometric differences accounted for 25% of between-subject variability.

Conclusions:

  • The nonlinear IEMG-torque relationship and observed hysteresis suggest complexity in muscle activation and force production.
  • EEA demonstrates variability, limiting its accuracy for precise muscular effort measurement under dynamic conditions.
  • EEA may serve as a valuable tool for characterizing muscle performance, particularly in scenarios where maximal effort is not feasible.