Amplitude Normalization

Reference: Besomi et al., 2020

This matrix includes a description of general considerations for normalization, design features that should be reported, definitions of each method, the pros and cons of each method, and recommendations for 10 experimental contexts.

Six methods for amplitude normalization:

  1. Maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) in same task/context as the task of interest
  2. Standardized isometric MVC (which is not necessarily matched to the contraction type in the task of interest)
  3. Standardized submaximal task (isometric/dynamic) that can be task-specific
  4. Peak/mean EMG amplitude in task
  5. Non-normalized
  6. Maximal M-wave
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