Dataset on isometric contractions of the elbow joint in children with and without spastic Cerebral Palsy: HD-EMG and torque

Published: 4 January 2019| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/599rgxhy6m.1
Contributors:
Lukas Wiedemann, Sarah Ward, Eewei Lim, Nichola Wilson, Amy Hogan, Aleš Holobar, Andrew McDaid

Description

High-density electromyographic and torque data were collected during maximal and sub-maximal isometric contractions (force ramp) of the elbow joint with contraction levels ranging between 15-70% of the maximum voluntary contraction. Participants were children aged 5-15 years with and without spastic Cerebral Palsy. CP group: Children with spastic Cerebral Palsy. TD group: Typically developed children.

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Institutions

University of Auckland

Categories

Case-Control Study, Cerebral Palsy, Electromyography, Spasticity, Torque Measurement, Isometric Exercise

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