The use of surface electromyography for the study of auricular acupuncture

Politti, Fabiano; Amorim, César Ferreira; Calili, Lilian; Andrade, Adriano O.; Palomari, Evanisi Teresa

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.11.006

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“…Conversely, the AA treatment significantly decreased the EMG activity of the upper trapezius muscle in the two groups studied (NS-NP and HS), whereas there was almost no change in the EMG signal recorded after treatment with SAA. EMG evidence of abnormal upper trapezius muscle activity after the insertion of needles in the same points used in the present study has also been put forth in previous studies [ 24 , 38 ]. Therefore, these results could provide a better understanding of the physiological mechanisms of AA.…”

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Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Pain and Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Patients with Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Sham-Controlled, Crossover Study

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Biasotto‐Gonzalez

Santos

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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Background. The aim of the present study was to assess the immediate effects of auricular acupuncture (AA) on the electromyographic (EMG) activity of the upper trapezius muscle and pain in nonspecific neck pain (NS-NP) patients. Twelve patients with NS-NP (NS-NP group) and 12 healthy subjects (HS Group) were enrolled in a randomized, single-blinded, crossover study. Each subject received a single session of AA and sham AA (SAA). Surface EMG activity was measured in the upper trapezius muscle at different “step contractions” of isometric shoulder elevation (15%, 20%, 25%, and 30% MVC). The outcome measure in patients with NS-NP was based on the numerical pain rating scale (NRS). AA treatment led to a significant decrease in EMG activity in both groups (NS-NP group: p = 0.0001; HS group: p < 0.0001—ANOVA test). This was not the case for the SAA treatment (NS-NP group: p = 0.71; HS group: p < 0.54). Significant decreases (p < 0.001) in the NRS were found for both treatments (AA and SAA). This study demonstrated the immediate effect of auricular acupuncture on the electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle but the effect of this intervention on pain symptoms in patients with nonspecific neck pain was inconclusive.

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Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Pain and Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Patients with Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Sham-Controlled, Crossover Study

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Santos

et al. 2015

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“…The band pass filter corresponds to the frequency between the low frequency (high pass) and high frequency (low pass) cut-offs. Specific frequencies can also be filtered out with what are called "notch filters" [5,11,3,23].…”

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“…It is mathematically defined as the square root of the mean of the squares of the instantaneous values of the signal [4,12,22,23].…”

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“…The amplitude is the level of signal activity and varies with the amount of electrical activity detected in the muscle; it provides information about intensity of muscle activation. The observed sEMG frequency is due to a wide range of factors: muscle composition, characteristics of the action potential of the active muscles fibers, the intramuscular coordination process and electrode properties [22,23,28]. sEMG signals are also affected by the anatomical and physiological properties of the muscles, neuromuscular control of the peripheral nervous system and the instrumentation used to collect the signal.…”

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Application of Surface Electromyography in the Dynamics of Human Movement

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Marson²

2012

Computational Intelligence in Electromyography Analysis - A Perspective on Current Applications and Future Challenges

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“…Changes in muscle activity are generally characterized by the variation and/or reduction in the firing rate of the motor units [ 20 , 21 ], reflecting changes in the myoelectrical pattern of the muscle that can be measured through sEMG [ 21 , 22 ]. Thus, sEMG has been used to determine whether the stimulus from acupuncture has an effect on the activity of skeletal striated muscle [ 19 , 23 - 26 ]. Some studies have demonstrated a remote effect from acupuncture in the upper trapezius muscle [ 19 , 26 ].…”

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Evaluation of the immediate effect of acupuncture on pain, cervical range of motion and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with nonspecific neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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Biasotto‐Gonzalez

Melo

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BackgroundNonspecific neck pain can cause considerable suffering, possible disability and reductions in quality of life and productivity. The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the immediate effect of acupuncture on pain, cervical range of motion and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with nonspecific neck pain.Methods/DesignA total of 12 patients with nonspecific neck pain and 12 healthy subjects will be enrolled in a randomized, single-blind crossover study. Each subject will receive two forms of treatment in random order: a single session of traditional acupuncture (acupoints: triple energizer 5, ‘Wai-guan’ and large intestine 11, ‘Qu-chi’) and sham acupuncture. To eliminate carry-over treatment effects, a one-week wash-out period will be respected between sessions. Surface electromyography will be used to determine motor control in the upper trapezius muscle before and after treatment. The outcome measures in the group with neck pain will be a numerical pain rating scale (range: 0 (no pain) to 10 (maximum pain)), documentation of the pain area on a body chart and cervical range of motion. Comparisons before and after acupuncture treatment will demonstrate whether acupoints affect the activity of the upper trapezius muscle, pain and cervical range of motion.DiscussionThe purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the immediate effect of acupuncture on pain, cervical range of motion and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with nonspecific neck pain. Data will be published after the study is completed. The study will support the practice of evidence-based physical therapy for individuals with nonspecific neck pain.Trial registrationThis trial was registered with Clinicaltrials.gov (identifier: NCT0984021) on 7 November 2013 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01984021).

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The use of surface electromyography for the study of auricular acupuncture

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References 39 publications

Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Pain and Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Patients with Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Sham-Controlled, Crossover Study

Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Pain and Electromyographic Activity of the Upper Trapezius Muscle in Patients with Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Sham-Controlled, Crossover Study

Application of Surface Electromyography in the Dynamics of Human Movement

Evaluation of the immediate effect of acupuncture on pain, cervical range of motion and electromyographic activity of the upper trapezius muscle in patients with nonspecific neck pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

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