Comparing two ways to measure leg muscle electrical activity
This study compares two different methods of measuring electrical signals in your shin muscle: one uses a small needle inserted into the muscle, and the other uses sensors on the skin surface. Researchers want to see if both methods give similar results, which could help doctors choose the best way to test muscle health in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old
- You have no history of muscle disease or muscle disorders
- You have not had a stroke or spinal cord injury
- You have not had surgery for a herniated disc in your spine
- You do not have nerve damage from diabetes, thyroid disease, or similar conditions
- You are not a professional athlete or competing athlete
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