Author:
Talib Irsa,Sundaraj Kenneth,Hussain Jawad,Lam Chee Kiang,Ahmad Zeshan
Abstract
AbstractThis study aimed to analyze anthropometrics and mechanomyography (MMG) signals as forearm flexion, pronation, and supination torque predictors. 25 young, healthy, male participants performed isometric forearm flexion, pronation, and supination tasks from 20 to 100% maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) while maintaining 90° at the elbow joint. Nine anthropometric measures were recorded, and MMG signals from the biceps brachii (BB), brachialis (BRA), and brachioradialis (BRD) muscles were digitally acquired using triaxial accelerometers. These were then correlated with torque values. Significant positive correlations were found for arm circumference (CA) and MMG root mean square (RMS) values with flexion torque. Flexion torque might be predicted using CA (r = 0.426–0.575), a pseudo for muscle size while MMGRMS (r = 0.441), an indication of muscle activation.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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