Introduction to Surface Electromyography - Softcover

Jeffery R. Cram

 
9780763732745: Introduction to Surface Electromyography
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0763732745 ISBN 13: 9780763732745
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2004

Synopsis

A comprehensive resource for health professions students and practitioners, including physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors, and behavioral medicine students, Cram's Introduction to Surface Electromyography clearly explains how to use SEMG to treat a variety of neuromuscular conditions. It covers the development of SEMG, instrumentation, assessment, and treatment, and features a detailed atlas for electrode placement. This updated edition includes expanded "quick reference" items created by Glenn Kasman, as well as a new chapter on Assessment and Treatment of Neuromuscular Disorders. The chapter on Dynamic Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Problems has also been updated and revised. With a quick reference section and an atlas including line drawings and color photographs, this text is a valuable resource for health professions students and practitioners. Provides a comprehensive introduction to surface electromyography Features a detailed electrode atlas with illustrations of 68 electrode placement sites Includes helpful quick reference items throughout the text Addresses the growing uses for surface electromyography Includes data from the latest research studies on the use of SEMG in work performance, sports performance, rehabilitation, and movement analysis

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About the Author

Eleanor Criswell, Ed.D.Director, Novato Institute for Somatic Research and TrainingProfessor EmeritusSonoma State University

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Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0763732745
ISBN 13 
9780763732745
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
412