Courses - Skeletal Muscle Function through Surface Electromyography
PHYT 5300 Skeletal Muscle Function through Surface Electromyography
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Electromyography provides an extracellular view of the processes associated with skeletal muscle activation, and thus an important link to physiology when studying human movement. The objective of this course is to provide the student with the theoretical foundation for EMG studies, practical experience in acquiring EMG data and with an opportunity to critically evaluate the current literature that uses surface EMG to study muscle function on topics such as pathological gait, dynamic stability of the spine, therapeutic exercise assessment and functional impairments. The course will consist of small group sessions, seminars and laboratory experiences.