Few studies have quantified lower limb muscle activity over 24 h using electromyographic signals (EMG). None have described the changes in EMG duration and intensity when data are analyzed with different thresholds. Continuous bilateral EMG recordings were made from vastus lateralis (VL) in 10 subjects (20-48 yr) for 24 h. Before and after this recording, voluntary quadriceps forces and VL EMG ...

This study analysed the effect of different electromyographic (EMG) capture rates during maximal voluntary contraction, submaximal and maximal dynamic cycling activity on EMG amplitude and signal characteristics. Ten healthy subjects participated in this study. Peak power output (PPO) and maximal isometric force output (MVC) were measured, followed by a progressive cycle ride on a cycle ergomet...

The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of prolonged tonic vibration applied to a single synergist muscle on maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and maximal rate of force development (dF/dt(max)). The knee extension MVC force and surface electromyogram (EMG) from the rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), and vastus medialis (VM) during MVC were recorded before and after vibrati...

1 Yonglei Tao, Dept of Computer Science and Information Systems, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, [email protected] Abstract  We describe our approach to teaching the MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture for GUI applications. Swing adopts MVC at component level. We use it as a case study to illustrate features of MVC and also help students learn to use the tool for programmi...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of force level and fatigue on brain activity during handgrip tasks. METHODS Electroencephalography (EEG) signals were recorded from eleven healthy male subjects when they performed 25%, 50% and 75% maximal voluntary contraction (MVC), and were in fatigue state. EEG powers in different handgrip tasks were analyzed in the frequency domain and time domain resp...

This paper discusses minimum variance control (MVC) design and control performance assessment based on the MVC-benchmark for multirate systems. In particular, a dual-rate system with a fast control updating rate and a slow output sampling rate is considered. The lifting technique is used as an alternative way to derive a subspace equation, which is used to design the multirate MVC law, and to e...

OBJECTIVE To compare rates of motor vehicle crash (MVC) fatalities among different race/ethnic groups in urban and rural Arizona. METHOD Using the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the National Center for Health Statistics Multiple Cause of Death file, MVC fatalities in Arizona from 1990-96 inclusive were classified by gender, race/ethnicity, and urban or rural residence. Age adjusted ra...

The aim of this study is to analyze the exergetic, environmental, and economic impact electrification a bio-refinery plant, considering application Mechanical Vapor Compression (MVC) conventional water–ethanol distillation column in context bioethanol production. process was implemented AspenPlus® Aspen Exchange Design Rating (EDR) simulation environments, where sensitivity analysis also carrie...

Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) can cause muscle atrophy, weakness, contractile slowing, and neuromuscular transmission instability. Our objective was to assess the response of the impaired neuromuscular system of DPN in humans when stressed with a sustained maximal voluntary contraction (MVC). Baseline MVC and evoked dorsiflexor contractile properties were assessed in DPN patients (n = 10) and c...

There is very limited scientific data concerning suspension training. The purpose of this investigation was to compare the electromyographic activity of the pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, and triceps brachii between a suspension push-up and traditional push-up. Twenty-one apparently healthy men (n = 15, age = 25.93 ± 3.67 years) and women (n = 6, age = 23.5 ± 1.97 years) volunteered to par...