Distinguishing the activity of flexor digitorum brevis and soleus across standing postures with deep learning models.

Journal: Gait & posture
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Electromyographic (EMG) recordings indicate that both the flexor digitorum brevis and soleus muscles contribute significantly to the control of standing balance, However, less is known about the adjustments in EMG activity of these two muscles across different postures.

Authors

  • Alireza Kamankesh
    Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA.
  • Negar Rahimi
    Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, 80309, USA.
  • Ioannis G Amiridis
    Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Serres, Greece.
  • Chrysostomos Sahinis
    Laboratory of Neuromechanics, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Serres, Greece.
  • Vassilia Hatzitaki
    Laboratory of Motor Behavior and Adapted Physical Activity, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • Roger M Enoka
    Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA.