Cram’s Introduction to Surface Electromyography

This reference is for students and practitioners of physical and occupational therapy, chiropractic, and behavioral medicine. It provides an overview of surface electromyography (SEMG) and explains how to use SEMG to treat a variety of neuromuscular conditions. Opening chapters deal with basics such as anatomy and physiology, instrumentation, and electrode site selection strategies. Individual chapters are devoted to static, dynamic, and emotional assessment. Treatment protocols and documentation are also covered, and there is a full chapter on electromyographic assessment of female pelvic floor disorders. The book includes a detailed electrode atlas with instructions for 68 electrode placement sites. Learning features include chapter multiple-choice quizzes and unexplained answers, plus a glossary. This second edition contains new chapters on work performance, sport performance, rehabilitation, and movement analysis. Criswell (professor emeritus, Sonoma University) directs the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)