Finite element modeling and analyzing for lumbar muscle electrical activity

• Ning Yin ^[1] ; Guizhi Xu ^[1] ; Shuai Zhang ^[1] ; Lei Guo ^[1]
  1. [1] Hebei University of Technology

     Hebei University of Technology

     China

     
• Localización: Compel: International journal for computation and mathematics in electrical and electronic engineering, ISSN 0332-1649, Vol. 33, Nº 1-2 (Special Issue: ICEF 2012), 2014, págs. 106-115
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to present a three-dimensional model and analyze the internal link between surface potential distribution and the electrical activity of lumbar muscles with finite element method.

    Design/methodology/approach – Finite element method.

    Findings – The simulated results have shown that there is a significant difference of surface potential topography patterns between low back pain (LBP) patients and normal healthy control. The normal shows symmetrical in contrast with the asymmetrical LBP pattern.

    Originality/value – It provides a new view to analyze lumbar muscle activity with finite element method, which has a potential clinical application on lumbar muscle function analysis and LBP rehabilitation assessment.