METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SELECTIVE AND NON-INVASIVE DETECTION OF SKELETAL MUSCLES CONTRACTION PROCESS

摘要

It enables detection of (1) biomechanical and contractile properties of measured skeletal muscles, (2) measurement of maximum muscle force and (3) relative comparison between skeletal muscles with respect to their contraction velocity, sustained contraction, relaxation phase, endurance properties and percentage of muscle fibre types. According to state of the art in measuring techniques the main advantage of tensiomyografic measuring device over other devices described in this document is selectivity. Apart from selectivity, facts that (1) the same equipment can be used for measuring all surface skeletal muscles; (2) results are available immediately after the measurement and (3) simplicity of calibration and use, are considered important advantages well. Tensiomyographic measuring technique is designed for performing measurements under isometric conditions. In combination with mechanical braces and/or other measuring devices within commercial reach, tensiomyographic measuring device can be used for performing measurements under isotonic and/or isokinetic conditions as well.