Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages e1-e9 , February 2010

Reliability and precision of EMG in leg, torso, and arm muscles during running

  • James M. Smoliga

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health and Physical Education, Marywood University, Scranton, PA, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Department of Health and Physical Education, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509, USA. Tel.: +1 570 348 6211x2384; fax: +1 570 961 4730.
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  • Joseph B. Myers

      Affiliations

    • Department of Exercise and Sports Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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  • Mark S. Redfern

      Affiliations

    • Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
    • ,
  • Scott M. Lephart

      Affiliations

    • Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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☆ This research was conducted at the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh.

PII: S1050-6411(09)00127-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2009.09.002

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages e1-e9 , February 2010

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