Behind mDurance
Validation of mDurance, A Wearable Surface Electromyography System for Muscle Activity Assessment
Electromyography as a Technique
The rate of publication of surface EMG articles expresses the number of publications in international peer-reviewed journals. These articles and over 20 textbooks provide a vast body of knowledge covering technical issues and clinical applications in research labs. A search on PubMed (June 2020, keywords “surface electromyography” or sEMG) indicated over 5500 publications.
Assessment
Surface electromyography can be highly useful for the initial assessment of muscle activity and during therapy or therapeutic processes. The degree of muscle activation, comparison with a healthy limb, observation of muscle coordination, or agonist/antagonist relationship can be altered in pathological situations and therapeutic situations aimed at restoring normality. Surface electromyography is a suitable technique to use in such cases.
Furthermore, it has been widely used to measure muscle activity signals, providing access to the electrophysiological processes that enable the muscle to generate force and produce movement.
Reeducation
Surface electromyography allows the measurement of muscle electrical activity and the identification of any alterations, reeducating them in real-time. Therefore, it represents a promising tool for personalizing physiotherapy and training programs. Monitoring rehabilitation with electromyography can lead to quicker improvement in joint function.
Technical Specifications
1024 Hz
10 hours of autonomy
Inertial Sensor
Cloud Storage
30 grams
Bluetooth
What does science say about mDurance?
Muscle activity data were obtained using a validated surface electromyography system. This innovative system includes user-friendly software and lightweight hardware, making it more affordable and accessible for physiotherapists, podiatrists, and trainers.
Irene FernandezmDurance is a valid tool for measuring muscle activity during dynamic contractions at different speeds.
Antonio MeldallaAll therapeutic exercises were performed under the control of the mDurance® system, which made it possible for the therapist and the athlete to measure muscle activity and joint range of motion in real-time.
Manuel GarcíaReferences
1.Validation of mDurance, a wearable surface electromyography system for muscle activity assessment." Frontiers in Physiology (2020): 1556.
Molina-Molina, Alejandro, et al.2.Effectiveness of Neuromodulation on Abductor Muscles Electrical Activity in Subjects With Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover Trial.
Benítez-Martínez, J. C., García-Haba, B., Fernández-Carnero, S., Pecos-Martin, D., Sanchez-Romero, E. A., Selva-Sarzo, F., & Cuenca-Zaldivar, J. N.3.Design Validation of a Low-Cost EMG Sensor Compared to a Commercial-Based System for Measuring Muscle Activity and Fatigue." Sensors 22.15 (2022): 5799.
Bawa, Anthony, and Konstantinos Banitsas.4.Real-Time Muscle Activity and Joint Range of Motion Monitor to Improve Shoulder Pain Rehabilitation in Wheelchair Basketball Players: A Non-Randomized Clinical Study." Clinics and Practice 12.6 (2022): 1092-1101.
Farì, Giacomo, et al.