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Microcomputer system for the analysis of muscle function
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
|January 1, 1987
Summary
A new microcomputer system objectively measures skeletal muscle function, including force, relaxation, and endurance. This mobile system provides a normal database for clinical comparisons, aiding in the assessment of patient muscle health.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Physiology
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- Skeletal muscle function assessment is crucial but lacks routine clinical tools.
- Objective measurement systems are needed for accurate patient evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a microcomputer-based system for routine skeletal muscle function analysis.
- To establish a normal database for the adductor pollicis muscle.
Main Methods:
- A mobile system was developed using a Hall-effect sensor, signal processing unit, and microcomputer.
- The system measures force-frequency characteristics, relaxation rate, fatiguability, and endurance.
- One hundred normal volunteers were studied to create a reference database.
Main Results:
- The system successfully measured various skeletal muscle function parameters.
- A normal database for the adductor pollicis muscle was established.
- The system demonstrated favorable comparison with existing objective measurement methods.
Conclusions:
- The developed microcomputer system offers a viable solution for routine clinical examination of skeletal muscle function.
- It provides a refined technique for evaluating muscle endurance and aids in comparing patient data to normal values.