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What is a key aspect of the paper's focus on addressing barriers to the translation of sEMG?
Overcoming the perceived complexity of sEMG
Why is sEMG often considered more complex to analyze compared to intramuscular EMG?
Parameters of direct clinical relevance cannot be readily extracted from its signal
How can surface electromyographic (sEMG) signals provide valuable information on muscle function?
Through extraction of parameters directly relevant to clinical decision-making
In what way can wearable sensing technologies impact the recording of movement and EMG data?
They allow for data recording in more natural environments outside the laboratory setting
What can real-time feedback from sEMG be particularly useful for in terms of patient care?
Improving patient awareness of muscle activity
What is the main reason for the under-utilization of surface electromyography (sEMG) as a clinical tool in rehabilitative medicine?
Inadequate knowledge of recording and analyzing methods for sEMG
Why is surface electromyography (sEMG) considered to have clear clinical potential?
Because it is a non-invasive measure of muscle activity
What hinders the successful transition of surface electromyography (sEMG) into clinical practice according to the text?
Lack of clarity on the biophysics underlying sEMG
Why is it mentioned that physiotherapists and kinesiologists often lack sufficient depth of knowledge on sEMG?
Due to the specialized perception of sEMG as a clinical tool
Why is there a common perception that surface electromyography (sEMG) is a specialized topic?
Because sEMG requires specific expertise for accurate interpretation
Explore the role of surface electromyography (sEMG) as a non-invasive measure of muscle activity in physical and rehabilitative medicine. Learn about the use of sEMG as an objective and quantitative measurement tool in research studies evaluating healthcare interventions.
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