Wavelet analyses of electromyographic signals derived from lower extremity muscles while walking or running: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Surface electromyography is often used to assess muscle activity and muscle function. A wavelet approach provides information about the intensity of muscle activity and motor unit recruitment strategies at every time point of the gait cycle. The aim was to review papers that employed wavelet analyses to investigate electromyograms of lower extremity muscles during walking and running. Eleven databases were searched up until June 1st 2017. The composition was based on the PICO model and the PRISMA checklist. First author, year, subject characteristics, intervention, outcome measures & variables, results and wavelet specification were extracted. Eighteen studies included the use of wavelets to investigate electromyograms of lower extremity muscles. Three main topics were discussed: 1.) The c

SUBMITTER: Koenig I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6214539 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature