JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling Insights into Muscle Function and Movement Patterns
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Electromyography (EMG) Research:
The journal extensively publishes studies utilizing electromyography for assessing muscle activity, including surface EMG and intramuscular techniques, to explore neuromuscular function in health and disease. - Biomechanics and Movement Analysis:
Research related to biomechanics, including kinematic and kinetic analyses of human movement, is a core focus, enabling insights into movement efficiency, injury mechanisms, and rehabilitation strategies. - Clinical Applications and Rehabilitation:
The journal addresses clinical applications of muscle function studies, especially in rehabilitation contexts, examining interventions for various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. - Innovative Methodologies:
There is a consistent emphasis on developing and validating new methodologies for assessing muscle function, including novel imaging techniques and computational models, which contribute significantly to the field. - Motor Control and Coordination:
Studies exploring motor control, coordination, and the neural mechanisms underlying movement patterns are frequently featured, highlighting their relevance in both athletic performance and rehabilitation.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of Technology in Movement Analysis:
There is a rising trend in utilizing advanced technologies such as wearable sensors, machine learning, and ultrafast imaging techniques to enhance the analysis of muscle function and movement patterns. - Focus on Chronic Pain and Rehabilitation:
An increasing number of studies are addressing chronic pain conditions, particularly related to low back pain, emphasizing rehabilitation strategies and the role of muscle activation in pain management. - Motor Control in Clinical Populations:
Research examining motor control dynamics, particularly in clinical populations such as those with stroke or ACL injuries, is gaining traction, highlighting the complexities of rehabilitation. - Neurophysiological Mechanisms of Muscle Activation:
There is a growing interest in exploring the neurophysiological underpinnings of muscle activation and coordination, which could lead to improved therapeutic interventions. - Multimodal Approaches to Muscle Function:
Emerging studies are increasingly adopting multimodal approaches that combine EMG with other measurement techniques (e.g., imaging, biomechanics) to provide a more holistic understanding of muscle function.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Electromyography Techniques:
There seems to be a reduction in studies solely relying on traditional EMG techniques without integrating advanced methodologies such as high-density EMG or neuromuscular modeling. - Isolated Muscle Studies:
Research focusing exclusively on isolated muscle groups without considering the broader context of movement patterns and functional tasks appears to be decreasing. - Static Posture Assessments:
The emphasis on static posture assessments as standalone studies is waning, with a shift towards dynamic and functional movement analyses that provide more comprehensive insights. - Basic Biomechanics of Non-Clinical Populations:
The exploration of basic biomechanics in non-clinical populations is less frequent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes studies with clinical relevance or applications to rehabilitation. - Single-Condition Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in papers addressing single conditions or injuries, suggesting a trend towards more integrative and comparative studies across various populations.
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