Co-sponsored by: Javed

EMBS Distinguished Leader Series. Advanced EMG for NeuroRehabilitation. 

Dr. Ping Zhou, Ph.D.

University of Texas Health Science Center

Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

September 8, 2016 

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

University of Houston

Classroom and Business Building (CBB) – Room 104

Abstract:

Electromyography (EMG) signal is electrical manifestation of a contracting muscle.  In this talk, I will first give an overview of different EMG recording and processing techniques.  Then, I will present several applications of advanced EMG techniques for neurorehabilitation. These include: (1) examination of motor unit alterations underlying muscle weakness after stroke; (2) exploration of noninvasive surface EMG methods to supplement and replace needle EMG in some specific applications for examination of neuromuscular diseases; and (3) development of advanced myoelectric pattern recognition control of an exoskeleton robot for improving hand function after spinal cord injury.

Speaker(s): Dr. Ping Zhou PhD,

Location:
Room: 104
Bldg: Classroom and Business Building (CBB)
University of Houston – Main Campus
4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston, Texas
77004