Gaussianity evaluation of HD-sEMG signals with aging and sex during low and moderate isometric contractions of the Biceps Brachii - 02/08/24
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Abstract |
Introduction |
Aging is associated with muscle decline, which alters both functional and anatomical properties of the neuromuscular system. These modifications can be reflected in high-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) signals. This study examines how age and sex impact the shape of the amplitude Probability Density Function (PDF) of HD-sEMG signals.
Materials and Methods |
Monopolar HD-sEMG signals were collected from the Biceps Brachii in a cohort of 17 individuals: 10 women (mean age: 22.9 ± 3.6 years) and 7 men (mean age: 24.4 ± 2.5 years) in the younger group, and 10 women (mean age: 69.8 ± 4.8 years) and 7 men (mean age: 72.8 ± 2.7 years) in the elderly group. The recordings were conducted during an elbow flexion at both 20% and 40% maximum voluntary contraction. The signal amplitude was evaluated using root means square amplitude (RMSA) and the PDF shape of each HD-sEMG signal was assessed through skewness, excess Kurtosis, and robust functional statistics. These shape distance metrics evaluate the departure from Gaussianity related to muscle aging. a) We conducted a comparison study of the HD-sEMG PDF shapes between younger and elderly individuals. b) Evaluating differences between men and women. c) Considering monopolar and Laplacian electrode configurations that are sensitive to different muscle regions.
Results |
A) The HD-sEMG PDFs of elderly subjects demonstrated a lower departure from Gaussianity than their younger counterparts. B) Women exhibited lower RMSA values than men, and, on average, a lower departure from Gaussianity whatever the age and contraction level C) Trends of departure from Gaussianity with contraction level, seems to be influenced by the electrode configuration. In fact, a decrease in Gaussianity departure is observed with monopolar recordings where an increase is observed with Laplacian one, clearly indicating different muscle region assessment.
Discussion |
The findings highlight the influence of factors such aging, sex, contraction level and electrode montage on the shape of the HD-sEMG PDF, emphasizing the significance of using this descriptor for monitoring and better assessment of muscle aging.
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Highlights |
• | Age, sex, and contraction level affect non Gaussianity of HD-sEMG signals. |
• | Departure from Gaussianity is assessed by both HOS and CSM metrics. |
• | Departure from Gaussianity is impacted by the electrode configuration. |
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