The ABC of EMG A Practical Introduction to Kinesiological Electromyography

Abstract

This first edition of "The ABC of EMG" is primarily a short teaching manual concerned with recapitulating selected scientific concepts as well as general contents and processes of the experimental technique.This booklet is not intended to replace the fundamental EMG literature (see chapter Recommended EMG Books, which is also used as reference source for citations), especially when concerned with more experience leading to an increased complexity of the problems tackled. The main intention is to simplify the first steps in the use of EMG as research and evaluation tool and get started. It tries to overview and summarize the basic knowledge needed to apply and perform meaningful EMG setups and concentrates on practical questions and solutions. It is strongly recommended to study the scientific publications and textbooks related to a certain topic. This booklet cannot reflect the variety of different views, opinions and strategies that have to be considered for a responsible scientific use of EMG.