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TeleMyo Direct Transmission System (DTS)
for Surface Electromyography (EMG)
Revision History
Version
Reason for Revision
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New POD
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2-year Revision, New Supervisor
Summary
The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for:
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Operation of the TeleMyo DTS hardware
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Skin preparation and electrode placement
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Use of MyoResearch XP Master Edition software
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Use of TeleMyo DTS with VICON Motion Capture
PC-POD-FA-001-v02
PERFORM Operating Document
PC-POD-FA-001-v02
Printed copies are not controlled.
PC-POD-FA-001-v02
Date
Jan/16/2015
Dec/16/2016
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Summary of Contents for Noraxon TeleMyo DTS
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Page 1: Summary
The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for: Operation of the TeleMyo DTS hardware Skin preparation and electrode placement Use of MyoResearch XP Master Edition software Use of TeleMyo DTS with VICON Motion Capture PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 1 of 20... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Table of Contents SUMMARY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ------------------ 3 2. INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------------- 4 2.1 T DTS S ----------------------------------------------------------------- 5 PECIFICATIONS 2.2 E ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 QUIPMENT HOTOS 2.2.1 B ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 ECEIVER 2.2.2 EMG T ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 RANSMITTER 3. -
Page 3: Definition Of Terms And Abbreviations
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 1. Definition of Terms and Abbreviations Ant. Anterior Abd. Abdominis Inferior Middle Superior .csv Comma-Separated Values file type .txt Text file type DSSS Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum Direct Transmission System Electrocardiography Electromyography sEMG Surface EMG Maximum Voluntary Contraction MRXP MyoResearch XP Master Edition Surface ElectroMyoGraphy for the Non-Invasive Assessment SENIAM of Muscles... -
Page 4: Introduction
The system is synchronized with the Vicon motion capture system, but can be synchronized with other Functional Assessment (FA) devices. This document will explain the setup of the TeleMyo DTS EMG system on its own, and the setup for the system in conjunction with the Vicon system. -
Page 5: Telemyo Dts Specifications
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 2.1 TeleMyo DTS Specifications Power Requirements • Replaceable Li-ion rechargeable battery, operation time more than 8 hours after fully charged Belt Receiver Output & Transmission Frequency (Depending on country) • Up to 100 mW (depending on antenna and country allowance) •... -
Page 6: Equipment Photos
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 2.2 Equipment Photos 2.2.1 Belt Receiver Front Side PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 6 of 20... -
Page 7: Emg Transmitter
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 2.2.2 EMG Transmitter Front Top/Back PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 7 of 20... -
Page 8: Procedure
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 3. Procedure Whether the device will be used with the Noraxon data collection package or with the Vicon system, the basic principles regarding the use of the device are the same. Outlined in this section are instruction on operating the EMG probes, electrode recommendations and an overview of principles regarding EMG. -
Page 9: Skin Preparation
Skin preparation for the reference pad site may be beneficial if the EMG signal exhibits a wandering baseline. The EMG Transmitter can be secured in place using Noraxon supplied double sided adhesive tape and/or elastic straps. Straps are recommended if very dynamic movements are expected. -
Page 10: Securing The Cables
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 2. Use small electrodes to increase the selectivity of your measures (avoid cross-talk) 3. The recommendation for the inter-electrode distance is 2 cm 4. Apply electrodes in series to the muscle fiber direction 5. Use the dominant middle portion of the muscle belly for best selectivity 6. - Page 11 PC-POD-FA-001-v02 cable end to the muscle (i.e. the wire designated for one muscle is mixed with another). Checking all connections again can confirm the EMG signal by a specific muscle function test for that particular muscle (i.e. elbow flexion to test biceps brachii). Detection sites over very thick subcutaneous fat tissue (e.g.
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Page 12: Emg Placements
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 4. EMG Placements 4.1 Frontal Muscle Map: Modified from Noraxon user manual PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 12 of 20... - Page 13 PC-POD-FA-001-v02 4.2 Dorsal Muscle Map: PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 13 of 20...
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Page 14: Data Acquisition
Plug in the TeleMyo DTS receiver to the Vicon computer via USB. Ensure there are no internet browsers open at the same time as there is an issue with the acquisition computer being connected to the internet while trying to collect data. -
Page 15: Xp Master Edition
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 N.B. If the participant is performing very dynamic movements or is sitting down between trials, ensure that the probes remain in contact with the participant. 5.2 XP Master Edition 5.2.1Main screen elements Project is the highest level in the hierarchy of the MyoResearch XP database. This level can be used to separate different projects or users working in the same version. - Page 16 PC-POD-FA-001-v02 The left pane is the Muscle/Device Maps where you can review the recommended EMG placement sites for muscles, select different peripheral devices, etc. In the center is the Channels pane. Here, the user can select which channel they desire to record, which side of the body they are recording (which changes depending on muscle selection), the name of the channel (which also changes depending on selection), the type of recording (default is EMG) the amplitude (default is 500), the units (default is µV) and whether or not this channel will be recorded (default is set to record).
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Page 17: Data Processing
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 stamps by clicking Mark during the recording trials. Once you have finished your recording, simply click Stop. After you have finished all the data acquisition for a selected muscle, click Database to return to the Subject Database menu. From here, you can highlight your newly acquired data and begin processing it. -
Page 18: Available Operations
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 shape, depending on which analysis protocol you decide to use. Typically, stored EMG data is processed by several signal processing methods such as rectification, smoothing and normalization before an analysis is started (exception: frequency based analysis types). Any signal can be restored to its original raw status. Five Signal Processing methods, listed under Available Operations, can be loaded in a sequence of Selected Operations. - Page 19 PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Manual Value: Here the normalization value can be entered manually. You can apply manual values per channel. Peak value: This is the main method of finding MVC (Maximum Voluntary Contraction) values within MVC records. The entry Window defines a window for the MVC value calculation.
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Page 21: Appendix I: Pod Training Record Form
PC-POD-FA-001-v02 APPENDIX I POD Training Record Form PC-POD-FA-001-v02 Printed copies are not controlled. APPENDIX I... - Page 22 PC-POD-FA-001-v02 TeleMyo Direct Transmission System (DTS) for Surface Electromyography (EMG) Ownership Document type Area SOP Number Version Training Record Full Name Institution/PI Contact (email or phone number) Signature Sign here (Trainee) Date Sign Here (Functional Assessment Supervisor) Date...