Changes in Impedance at the Electrode-Skin Interface of Surface EMG Electrodes During Long-Term EMG Recordings

Abstract

Changes in the impedance at the electrode-skin interface of SEMG electrodes on tibialis anterior were assessed in nine subjects. SEMG signals were recorded using a bipolar electrode configuration that conformed to the SENIAM recommendations for SEMG data collection. Impedance measurements were made between a pair of bipolar electrodes using a custom-built device consisting of a PC and an impedance conversion circuit The impedance device enabled the simultaneous application and recording of a waveform constructed of a known combination of sinusoids passed between the two electrodes. SEMG recordings at 10% of each subject's maximal voluntary force during ankle dorsiflexion were made for a 30-s period every 15-min over a two hour period. Impedance was measured immediately before and after each SEMG recording. All subjects gave their written informed consent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA409602

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  • D. J. Hewson
  • J. Duchene
  • J. Y. Hogrel

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical

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  • Acquisition
  • Data Acquisition
  • Electrodes
  • Electromyography
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Impedance
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Measurement
  • Muscles
  • Noise
  • Operational Amplifiers
  • Power Spectra
  • Resistance
  • Resistors
  • Spectra
  • White Noise

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  • Exercise and Sports Science.