ArticleArchives of physical medicine and rehabilitation2019
"Look, Your Muscles Are Firing!": A Qualitative Study of Clinician Perspectives on the Use of Surface Electromyography in Neurorehabilitation.
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- Can EMG-Derived Upper Limb Muscle Synergies Serve as Markers for Post-Stroke Motor Assessment and Prediction of Rehabilitation Outcome?Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Uptake of Technology for Neurorehabilitation in Clinical Practice: A Scoping Review.Physical therapy · 2024Article
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- Exploring knowledge, perception, and use of surface electromyography in physiotherapy post graduate trainees in Italy: a single center preliminary survey.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- A Narrative Review on Multi-Domain Instrumental Approaches to Evaluate Neuromotor Function in Rehabilitation.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Current developments in surface electromyography.Turkish journal of medical sciences · 2023Review
- Effects of EMG-Controlled Video Games on the Upper Limb Functionality in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study and Development Description.Computational intelligence and neuroscience · 2022Article
- Electromyography Recordings Detect Muscle Activity Before Observable Contractions in Acute Stroke Care.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2021Article
- Clinical Use of Surface Electromyography to Track Acute Upper Extremity Muscle Recovery after Stroke: A Descriptive Case Study of a Single Patient.Applied system innovation · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine the perceived value, benefits, drawbacks, and ideas for technology development and implementation of surface electromyography recordings in neurologic rehabilitation practice from clinical stakeholder perspectives.
designA qualitative, phenomenological study was conducted. In-depth, semistructured interviews and focus groups were completed. Sessions included questions about clinician perspectives and demonstrations of surface electromyography systems to garner perceptions of specific system features.
settingThe study was conducted at hospital systems in a large metropolitan area.
participantsAdult and pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physiatrists from inpatient, outpatient, and research settings (N=22) took part in the study.
interventionsNot applicable.
main outcome measuresInterviews and focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, then coded for analysis into themes.
resultsFour major themes emerged: (1) low-tech clinical practice and future directions for rehabilitation; (2) barriers to surface electromyography uptake and potential solutions; (3) benefits of surface electromyography for targeted populations; and (4) essential features of surface electromyography systems.
conclusionsSurface electromyography systems were not routinely utilized for assessment or intervention following neurologic injury. Despite recognition of potential clinical benefits of surface electromyography use, clinicians identified limited time and resources as key barriers to implementation. Perspectives on design and surface electromyography system features indicated the need for streamlined, intuitive, and clinically effective applications. Further research is needed to determine feasibility and clinical relevance of surface electromyography in rehabilitation intervention.
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