Competency information

Details

Conduct  Electromyography (EMG) examination relevant to a biomechanical assessment

Considerations

  • Surface anatomy and palpation
  • How inter- and intravariability affect results
  • Biomechanical model used in the assessment locally and elsewhere
  • Local protocols for marker placement
  • Need for and basis/limitations of local protocols and national guidelines
  • Collection, processing and interpretation of data as described in a quality assurance system

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 3 Outcome Collect and process clinical gait data for a range of clinical presentations