Surface electromyography for speech and swallowing systems: measurement, analysis, and interpretation.

@article{Stepp2012SurfaceEF,
  title={Surface electromyography for speech and swallowing systems: measurement, analysis, and interpretation.},
  author={Cara E. Stepp},
  journal={Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR},
  year={2012},
  volume={55 4},
  pages={
          1232-46
        }
}
  • C. Stepp
  • Published 1 August 2012
  • Medicine
  • Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR
PURPOSE Applying surface electromyography (sEMG) to the study of voice, speech, and swallowing is becoming increasingly popular. An improved understanding of sEMG and building a consensus as to appropriate methodology will improve future research and clinical applications. METHOD An updated review of the theory behind recording sEMG for the speech and swallowing systems is provided. Several factors that are known to affect the content of the sEMG signal are discussed, and practical guidelines… 
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