Reliability and Measurement Error of Tensiomyography to Assess Mechanical Muscle Function: A Systematic Review

Martín-Rodríguez, Saúl; Loturco, Irineu; Hunter, Angus M.; Ruiz, David R. Yáñez; Munguía‐Izquierdo, Diego

doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000002250

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“…The LS obtained through TMG has been used as a measure of symmetry in cyclists [46] and in beach volleyball players [23], but unfortunately in none of these works has the reproducibility of this particular variable been addressed. The relative and absolute reproducibility over which the LS is calculated have shown high values [47], which seems to corroborate the results of the excellent reproducibility obtained in this test.…”

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Intrasession Reliability of the Tests to Determine Lateral Asymmetry and Performance in Volleyball Players

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The development of lateral asymmetries in athletes could have an influence on performance or injuries. The aim of this study was to determine the within-day reliability of the symmetry tests and the performance tests, and explore the relationship between them. Eighteen male volleyball players (18.1 ± 2.1 years) participated in this study. Seven lateral symmetry assessments were used, namely: lateral symmetry through tensiomyography (LS), active knee extension (AKE), Y-balance test (YBT), muscular electrical activity in attack jump (MEA-AJ), single-leg squat jump (SLSJ), triple hop test for distance (THTD), and bilateral maximum repetition in leg press (1RMSL); and three volleyball performance tests, namely: the T-test, counter-movement jump (CMJ), and attack jump (AJ). Three in-day measurements were taken from each volleyball player after the recovery was completed. The reliability was calculated through the intraclass correlation coefficient and the coefficient of variation, and the relationship was calculated through Pearson’s bivariate correlation coefficient (p < 0.05). The results indicate that AKE, YBT, and LS are the symmetry tests with increased reproducibility. THTD correlates positively with the AKE test and 1RMSL test, and a greater symmetry in the YBT correlates with a greater performance in the CMJ and AJ performance tests. In conclusion, AKE, LS, and YBT are the best tests to determine, with reliability, the asymmetries in volleyball players, and a greater symmetry in the YBT seems to influence the height of bilateral vertical jump.

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Intrasession Reliability of the Tests to Determine Lateral Asymmetry and Performance in Volleyball Players

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“…TMG, when it is used by experts, is a valid and reliable tool. The reliability and validity of the TMG measurement protocol has been evaluated satisfactorily [20,25,31]. The ICC values obtained in this study confirm these results, showing high reproducibility (ICC 95 % range.91-.99; CV range 1.6-4.0 %).…”

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Neuromuscular Parameters Predict the Performance in an Incremental Cycling Test

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The aim was to determine the predictive capacity of neuromuscular parameters on physiological predictors of performance related to pedaling power. The sample comprised fifty elite cyclists. On the same day, they were given a neuromuscular evaluation with tensiomyography (TMG) and then performed an effort test on a cycle ergometer until exhaustion. The TMG recorded the maximum radial muscle belly displacement, contraction time, delay time, derivative normalized response speed, and lateral symmetry. Peak power output (Wpeak·kg), effort time, maximum lactate concentration, power in the first lactate threshold, and power in the second lactate threshold were recorded in the effort test. Linear regression analysis was used to determine the explanatory capacity of neuromuscular parameters on potential cycling performance indicators. A higher Wpeak·kg during a maximal incremental test on the cycle ergometer can be predicted moderately (R=0.683; Ra=0.615; R=0.826; Std. Error=0.26017; p<0.001) by a longer rectus femoris contraction time and a greater radial muscle belly displacement of the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis as well as a slower normalized response speed of the biceps femoris. In conclusion, neuromuscular parameters can partially explain performance in a specific cycling test until exhaustion.

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“…This suggests a better RSA (lower sprint time) in those players with lower Ts values. However, caution is required when interpreting this result due to the possible influence of the co-activation of other neighbouring muscles during the TMG evaluation 38 and the low reliability of Ts 39 . There was also a significant positive correlation between delay time of the BF and RSA DEC and RSA CHANGE .…”

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Effect of a Repeated Sprint Ability test on the muscle contractile properties in elite futsal players

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a repeated sprint ability (RSA) test on the contractile properties of the muscles in elite futsal players. A total of 20 elite players completed the RSA test (7 × 30 m), and the contractile response from the rectus femoris (RF) and biceps femoris (BF) of both legs were analysed pre and post through tensiomyography. There was a significant increment in 30-m times from the third sprint onwards (p < 0.05). The percent decrement in sprint ability (RSADEC) with respect to the first sprint was significantly higher in the last sprint. The players did not show evidence of lateral asymmetry in any of the muscle groups analysed after the RSA test (p > 0.05). Following the RSA test there was a significant reduction in the delay time (Td) in RF, a significant decrement in half-relaxation time (Tr) in the RF, and a significant reduction in sustain time (Ts) in the RF and BF of both legs. The maximum radial displacement of the muscle belly (Dm) increased (1.6 mm; effect size = 0.75; p < 0.05) in the RF after the RSA test, indicating reduced muscle stiffness and the ability to generate strength rapidly. The decrement in performance during the RSA test was significantly correlated with changes in contraction time (Tc) in RF and BF, Td in BF, and Dm in RF (p < 0.05). The RSA test generated alterations in the contractile properties of the RF and BF in elite players. However, futsal players did not present asymmetries in any muscular parameters. The baseline contractile muscle parameters could be an important factor related to performance of players during repeated high-intensity actions.

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Reliability and Measurement Error of Tensiomyography to Assess Mechanical Muscle Function: A Systematic Review

Cited by 80 publications

References 64 publications

Intrasession Reliability of the Tests to Determine Lateral Asymmetry and Performance in Volleyball Players

Intrasession Reliability of the Tests to Determine Lateral Asymmetry and Performance in Volleyball Players

Neuromuscular Parameters Predict the Performance in an Incremental Cycling Test

Effect of a Repeated Sprint Ability test on the muscle contractile properties in elite futsal players

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