Cram's Introduction to Surface Electromyography

Description

A comprehensive resource for health professions students and practitioners, including physical and occupational therapists, chiropractors, and behavioral medicine students, Cram's Introduction to Surface Electromyography clearly explains how to use SEMG to treat a variety of neuromuscular conditions. It covers the development of SEMG, instrumentation, assessment, and treatment, and features a detailed atlas for electrode placement. This updated edition includes expanded "quick reference" items created by Glenn Kasman, as well as a new chapter on Assessment and Treatment of Neuromuscular Disorders. The chapter on Dynamic Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Problems has also been updated and revised. With a quick reference section and an atlas including line drawings and color photographs, this text is a valuable resource for health professions students and practitioners.

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to surface electromyography
• Features a detailed electrode atlas with illustrations of 68 electrode placement sites
• Includes helpful “quick reference” items throughout the text
• Addresses the growing uses for surface electromyography
• Includes data from the latest research studies on the use of SEMG in work performance, sports performance, rehabilitation, and movement analysis

Key Features

• An expanded "quick reference" section
• New chapter on Assessment and Treatment of Neuromuscular Disorders
• Updated chapter on Dynamic Assessment and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Problems
• Includes photographs showing electrode placement
• Instructor Resources include: PowerPoints, Test Bank, Image Bank

Table of Contents

Part I The Basics of Surface Electromyography By Jeffrey R. Cram and Glenn S. Kasman
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 3 Instrumentation
Chapter 4 Electrodes and Site Selection Strategies
Chapter 5 General Assessment Considerations
Chapter 6 Static Assessment and Clinical Protocol
Chapter 7 Emotional Assessment and Clinical Protocol
Chapter 8 Dynamic Assessment
Chapter 9 Treatment Considerations and Protocols
Chapter 10 Documentation

Part II Surface Electromyography: Past, Present and Future
Chapter 11 The History of Muscle Dysfunction and Surface Electromyography By J. R. Cram and M. Durie
Chapter 12 Somatics and Surface Electromyography By Eleanor Criswell
Chapter 13 Electromyographic Assessment of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders By Marek Jantos
Chapter 14 Surface Electromyography Past, Present, and Future By Eleanor Criswell
Chapter 15 Conclusion By Jeffrey R. Cram, Glenn S. Kasman, and Eleanor Criswell

Part III Atlas for Electrode Placement By Jeffrey R. Cram and Glenn S. Kasman with Jonathan Holtz
Chapter 16 Electrode Atlas Overview
Chapter 17 Electrode Placements

Appendix A Glossary of Terms
Appendix B Answers to Chapter Questions

About the Author

Eleanor Criswell, EdD-Director, Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training, Professor Emeritus, Sonoma State University