Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 233-240 , April 2010

EMG spectral indices and muscle power fatigue during dynamic contractions

  • M. González-Izal

      Affiliations

    • Studies, Research and Sport Medicine Center, Government of Navarre, C/Sanguesa 34, 31005 Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
    • Department of Electric and Electronic Engineering, Public University of Navarre, Spain
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  • A. Malanda

      Affiliations

    • Department of Electric and Electronic Engineering, Public University of Navarre, Spain
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  • I. Navarro-Amézqueta

      Affiliations

    • Studies, Research and Sport Medicine Center, Government of Navarre, C/Sanguesa 34, 31005 Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
    • ,
  • E.M. Gorostiaga

      Affiliations

    • Studies, Research and Sport Medicine Center, Government of Navarre, C/Sanguesa 34, 31005 Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
    • ,
  • F. Mallor

      Affiliations

    • Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Public University of Navarre, Spain
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  • J. Ibañez

      Affiliations

    • Studies, Research and Sport Medicine Center, Government of Navarre, C/Sanguesa 34, 31005 Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
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  • M. Izquierdo

      Affiliations

    • Studies, Research and Sport Medicine Center, Government of Navarre, C/Sanguesa 34, 31005 Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +34 948 292623; fax: +34 948 292636.

Received 29 January 2009 ,Revised 24 March 2009 ,Accepted 24 March 2009.

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PII: S1050-6411(09)00058-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2009.03.011

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 233-240 , April 2010

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