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. 2012 Mar;259(3):585-94.
doi: 10.1007/s00415-011-6350-0. Epub 2012 Jan 25.

Techniques and applications of EMG: measuring motor units from structure to function

Rachel C Thornton  1 , Andrew W Michell
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Techniques and applications of EMG: measuring motor units from structure to function

Rachel C Thornton et al. J Neurol. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

Needle electromyography (EMG) is an established method of evaluating motor unit and muscle fibre function and pathology in clinical practice, while the development of advanced techniques including single-fibre EMG and combined recordings with other modalities have become increasingly useful in research. The development of quantitative EMG in particular had led to greater reproducibility and inter-rater reliability. This review provides an overview of standard needle EMG as well as discussing advanced recording and analysis techniques and their increasing role in clinical research.

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