Whitepapers
by FIGUR8
FIGUR8’s technology platform enables users to have a full picture view regarding joint motion and muscle function during dynamic activities, using movement as a biomarker to improve MSK health.
Below is a list of whitepapers — research conducted by the FIGUR8 team.
The Need for Quantitative Analysis in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders
Defining How Muscle Activation Is Captured: Validation of Surface-Mechanomyography (sMMG) to Evaluate Muscular Contraction Timing By Comparison with Electromyography
Detection of Biceps Brachii Muscle Activity via sMMG Sensors Compared to a Dynamometer
Investigation of Reaction Time Using a FIGUR8 Sensor Network
Investigation of the Inter-Tester Reliability of sMMG Sensor Output: Quadriceps
Third party validation
- Linderman, S. E., Scarborough, D. M., Aspenleiter, R., Stein, H. S., & Berkson, E. M. (2023).Assessing Quadriceps Muscle Contraction Using a Novel Surface Mechanomyography Sensor during Two Neuromuscular Control Screening Tasks. Sensors, 23(13), 6031.
https://doi.org/10.3390/s23136031
- Scarborough, D. M., Linderman, S. E., Aspenleiter, R., & Berkson, E. M. (2023). Quantifying muscle contraction with a conductive electroactive polymer sensor: introduction to a novel surface mechanomyography device. International Biomechanics, 10(1), 37–46.
https://doi.org/10.1080/23335432.2024.2319068
- Linderman, S. E.1, Scarborough, D. M.1, Aspenleiter, R. T.2, Stein, H. S.1, Berkson, E. M.1 (2020). Novel Surface Mechanomyography Sensor Assessment Of Hamstrings Contraction During A Neuromuscular Control Screening Task. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52(7).p 39-40.
https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000670416.35165.d7
- Stein, H. S., Linderman, S. E., Lesiw, A. K., Berkson, E. M., Scarborough, D. M. (2020). Reliability Of The Repeated Unilateral Partial Squat As A Neuromuscular Control Screening Activity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 52(7). p 947.
https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000685848.46095.ea
- Linderman, S. E., Aspenleiter, R. T., Stein, H. and Berkson, E. M. (2020). Relationship of Surface Mechanomyography to Force Production in an Assessment of Gastrocnemius Muscle Contraction. The FASEB Journal, 34:
https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.07008
- Linderman, S. E., Aspenleiter, R. T., Stein, H. and Berkson, E. M. (2020).
Assessment of Quadriceps Contraction Using a Novel Surface Mechanomyography Sensor During a Neuromuscular Control Screening Task. The FASEB Journal, 34: 1-1.
https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.04990
- Linderman, S. E.1, Scarborough, D. M.1, Day, W.2, Wrafter, D.3, Berkson, E. M.1 (2019). Using a Stretch Sensor to Evaluate Muscle Contraction Timing During a Neuromuscular Control Screening Activity. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 51(6). p 149.
https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000560950.73703.87
- Linderman, S. E.1, Scarborough, D. M.2, Berkson, E. M.1, Eckert, M. M.1, Gong, N.3 (2018). Wearable Contour Sensors to Assess Neuromuscular Control During Repeated Unilateral Partial Squat Task. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 50(5). p 405-406.
https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000536421.12543.35
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