Assessment and data processing tools of inspiratory muscle fatigue evaluation using surface electromyography: a systematic review

Authors

  • Alana Elza Fontes da Gama PhD student at Computer Science, Master degree on Physiotherapy from Federal University of Pernambuco
  • Antônio Francisco de Andrade Ferreira Filho Master degree on Physiotherapy from Federal University of Pernambuco
  • Marco Aurélio Benedetti Rodrigues PhD Professor from Eletronic and System Departament of Federal University of Pernambuco
  • Armèle Dornelas de Andrade PhD Professor from Physiothrapy Departamet of Federal University of Pernambuco

Keywords:

Electromyography, respiratory muscles, muscle fatigue.

Abstract

Objectives: To analyze inspiratory muscle fatigue using surface electromyography (SEMG).

Methods: Searches were carried out in PUBMED, SCOPUS, CINAHL and SCIRUS databases by two researchers using the MeSH list keywords: electromyography, respiratory muscles and muscle fatigue. Complete cross-sectional studies in English, Portuguese and French from the last 10 years in which SEMG was used to analyze inspiratory muscle fatigue in humans were included. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) scale was used to evaluate the quality of the studies.

Results: 12 studies were selected, with total sample of 159 subjects (healthy or with respiratory disease) evaluated during exercise or inspiratory effort. Most studies assessed sternocleidomastoid muscles and some assessed the intercostals and diaphragm muscles. The most common signal processing was frequency analysis; root mean square, power and energy analyses were also found.

Conclusion: Validation studies are needed for the standardization of SEMG on this muscle group and as well as myoelectrical signal processing in order to identify the most adequate form of analysis for different muscle activities.

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Published

03-04-2014

How to Cite

DA GAMA, A. E. F.; FERREIRA FILHO, A. F. de A.; RODRIGUES, M. A. B.; DE ANDRADE, A. D. Assessment and data processing tools of inspiratory muscle fatigue evaluation using surface electromyography: a systematic review. Journal of Respiratory and CardioVascular Physical Therapy, [S. l.], v. 2, n. 1, p. 3–10, 2014. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufrn.br/revistadefisioterapia/article/view/5062. Acesso em: 21 dec. 2024.

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