This thesis describes a software tool used to study the biomechanics of elbow
extension. The tool is an integrated computer program for data processing and graphing,
and is used in the development of an EMG driven muscle model for dynamic ballistic
muscle movement. The software is designed to manipulate data from a series of
isometric and dynamic elbow extension experiments. Inputs include recordings from a
torque sensor, load cell, and potentiometer as well as EMG from triceps and biceps
muscles. Calculations are made to determine the effect of gravity, the Moment of Inertia,
as well as the force-EMG, force-length and force-velocity relationships. Additionally,
fatigue tests and postactivation potentials are analyzed. Modeling parameters are derived
from isometric controls and verified by applying them to data from dynamic experiments.
The principal design requirements for this software tool were adaptability, user
control, and data processing protocol verification. The majority of data processing
parameters can be controlled and adjusted by the user. Care was taken during software
coding so that it would be easy to modify each step of the protocol and if necessary, add
additional processing. Data is displayed on interactive graphs to provide control
feedback to the user. / Thesis / Master of Engineering (MEngr)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/22622 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Markez, John |
| Contributors | deBruin, H, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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