SENIAM The development of European recommendations for Surface Electromyography

The SENIAM project (Surface ElectroMyoGraphy for the Non-Invasive Assessment of Muscles) was a European concerted action in the Biomedical Health and Research Program (BIOMED II) of the European Union.

Surface ElectroMyoGraphy SEMG is a technique which is used for many applications in area's like Neurology, Rehabilitation, Orthopeadics, Ergonomics, Sports, etc. Although its basics have already been developed at the beginning of the twentieth century and SEMG became rapidly populair during the last ten years, SEMG isn't still a widespread used technique. Most developments have taken place scattered over the world in specific scientific groups. The methodology used by these groups is often very different. The variety in methodology used hampers widespread use of the technique therefore standardization is essential.

The objectives of this project where twofold:

• to solve key items that prevent a useful exchange of data and (clinical) experience.
• to integrate basic and applied research on SEMG at a Eurpean level in order to establish European co-operation.

The SENIAM project has resulted in:

• European recommendations for sensors and sensor placement procedures and signal processing methods for SEMG,
• a set of simulation models for education and testing,
• a set of test signals,
• eight books, a CD rom and several (scientific) publications and
• a European network for SEMG: the SENIAM club.

Most of the books and CD containing the European recommendations are still available and can be order here. (hier hyperlink naar het SENIAM boekjes deel van de website)

More information: www.seniam.org

This project has been sponsored by:

Biomed 2 program of the European Union

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