GLENN S. KASMAN, MS, PT
Surface electromyography (SEMG) is the recording of muscle action potentials with skin surface electrodes. This article summarizes the rationale for incorporation of SEMG in evaluation and treatment programs for patients with musculoskeletal pain syndromes. Details on instrumentation, recording technique, limitations, and applications for specific clinical disorders can be found elsewhere (Cram and Kasman, 1998; Kasman et al., 1998).
Physiologic Rationale and Signal Processing
Motor activity is subserved by commands that are generated in the central nervous system and transmitted along alpha motor neurons to the periphery.  » Read more about: An Overview of Surface Electromyography and Musculoskeletal Pain  »