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Table 1 Definition of the physiological measures categories

From: Technology-assisted assessment of spasticity: a systematic review

Abbr.

Denotations

Definitions

KI

Kinematic

A measure of the limb movement, either position or velocity

MA

Muscle Activity

A measure proportional to the muscle contraction intensity (e.g. EMG measurement)

FT

Force/Torque

A measure of the force exerted by the limb, or equivalent torque at a joint, to resist a limb movement

MP

Muscle Property

A measure of the mechanical condition (e.g. stiffness) of a muscle