Magdalini Stamou*

Physiotherapy Department, Laboratory of Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Study of Motion, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece

*Corresponding Author: Magdalini Stamou, Physiotherapy Department, Laboratory of Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Study of Motion, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece.

Received: July 26, 2021; Published: August 12, 2021

Abstract

This paper investigates the role of Surface Electromyography Biofeedback in neuromuscular re-education. It references the theoretical basis of biofeedback action, the physiological mechanism of the peripheral motor neuron, recruitment and modification of central stimulation and brain plasticity. This paper includes an analysis of the technical characteristics of surface electromyography as well as of the advantages and disadvantages of these applications.

Keywords: Surface Electromyography Biofeedback; Neuromuscular Re-Education; Electrophysical Agents; Assessment; Electrotherapy; Brain Plasticity

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Citation

Citation: Magdalini Stamou. “Neuromuscular Re-Education Using Surface Electromyography Biofeedback". Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 4.9 (2021): 40-48.

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Copyright: © 2021 Magdalini Stamou. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.