Ultrasound imaging to assess skeletal muscle architecture during movements: a systematic review of methods, reliability, and challenges
B Van Hooren, P Teratsias… - Journal of Applied …, 2020 - journals.physiology.org
B-mode ultrasound is often used to quantify muscle architecture during movements. Our
objectives were to 1) systematically review the reliability of fascicle length (FL) and …
objectives were to 1) systematically review the reliability of fascicle length (FL) and …
Ultrasound imaging links soleus muscle neuromechanics and energetics during human walking with elastic ankle exoskeletons
Unpowered exoskeletons with springs in parallel to human plantar flexor muscle-tendons
can reduce the metabolic cost of walking. We used ultrasound imaging to look 'under the …
can reduce the metabolic cost of walking. We used ultrasound imaging to look 'under the …
A dual-modal approach using electromyography and sonomyography improves prediction of dynamic ankle movement: A case study
For decades, surface electromyography (sEMG) has been a popular non-invasive bio-
sensing technology for predicting human joint motion. However, cross-talk, interference from …
sensing technology for predicting human joint motion. However, cross-talk, interference from …
Neurocardiac regulation: from cardiac mechanisms to novel therapeutic approaches
Cardiac sympathetic overactivity is a well‐established contributor to the progression of
neurogenic hypertension and heart failure, yet the underlying pathophysiology remains …
neurogenic hypertension and heart failure, yet the underlying pathophysiology remains …
Personalized fusion of ultrasound and electromyography-derived neuromuscular features increases prediction accuracy of ankle moment during plantarflexion
Objective Compared to mechanical signals that are used for estimating human limb motion
intention, non-invasive surface electromyography (sEMG) is a preferred signal in human …
intention, non-invasive surface electromyography (sEMG) is a preferred signal in human …
Estimation of absolute states of human skeletal muscle via standard B-mode ultrasound imaging and deep convolutional neural networks
The objective is to test automated in vivo estimation of active and passive skeletal muscle
states using ultrasonic imaging. Current technology (electromyography, dynamometry, shear …
states using ultrasonic imaging. Current technology (electromyography, dynamometry, shear …
Enhancing batch normalized convolutional networks using displaced rectifier linear units: A systematic comparative study
A substantial number of expert and intelligent systems rely on deep learning methods to
solve problems in areas such as economics, physics, and medicine. Improving the accuracy …
solve problems in areas such as economics, physics, and medicine. Improving the accuracy …
Synthesizing Real-Time Ultrasound Images of Muscle Based on Biomechanical Simulation and Conditional Diffusion Network
Quantitative muscle function analysis based on ultrasound imaging, has been used for
various applications, particularly with recent development of deep learning methods. The …
various applications, particularly with recent development of deep learning methods. The …
Objective analysis of neck muscle boundaries for cervical dystonia using ultrasound imaging and deep learning
Objective: To provide objective visualization and pattern analysis of neck muscle boundaries
to inform and monitor treatment of cervical dystonia. Methods: We recorded transverse …
to inform and monitor treatment of cervical dystonia. Methods: We recorded transverse …
The feasibility of dynamic musculoskeletal function analysis of the vastus lateralis in endurance runners using continuous, hands-free ultrasound
M Sjoerdsma, C Caresio, B Tchang, A Meeder… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Dynamic imaging of the skeletal muscles used to be strenuous and often impossible to
perform manually. Accordingly, long-term dynamic musculoskeletal imaging has not been …
perform manually. Accordingly, long-term dynamic musculoskeletal imaging has not been …