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01-03-2012 | Techniques in Clinical Science

Techniques and applications of EMG: measuring motor units from structure to function

Authors: Rachel C. Thornton, Andrew W. Michell

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 3/2012

Abstract

Needle electromyography (EMG) is an established method of evaluating motor unit and muscle fibre function and pathology in clinical practice, while the development of advanced techniques including single-fibre EMG and combined recordings with other modalities have become increasingly useful in research. The development of quantitative EMG in particular had led to greater reproducibility and inter-rater reliability. This review provides an overview of standard needle EMG as well as discussing advanced recording and analysis techniques and their increasing role in clinical research.

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Title: Techniques and applications of EMG: measuring motor units from structure to function
Authors: Rachel C. Thornton
Andrew W. Michell
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Neurology / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-011-6350-0

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