Method and apparatus for measuring cost of physical activity

Details Method and apparatus for measuring cost of physical activity Method and apparatus for measuring cost of physical activity

1979-09-21

1981-11-10

Michell, Robert W.

Surgery

Truss

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128733, A61B 500

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042992354

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for measuring the cost of physical activity includes the steps of correlating the integrated EMGs of selected muscles and the heart rate of an individual to oxygen consumption. Once correlated the integrated EMGs of the selected muscles and heart rate are measured while the individual is freely ambulatory. The physical and emotional cost of the physical activity is then measured. This cost is compared with the cost of the normally functioning muscles to determine the cost of a functional disability.

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Delhez, L. et al., "Electromyographic Analysis of Respiratory Movements by Automatic Memorization during a 25 m. Underwater Dive," IBID pp. 139-150.

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