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A versatile and reliable system for electrostimulation and muscle mechanics measurement of fibres using a universal testing machine was designed and assembled for laboratory use.
Describes an economical and reliable custom apparatus for electrostimulation and mechanical testing of muscle fibers.
May enable accessible muscle fiber testing in standard labs; leaves open validation before research or clinical adoption.
The design and assembly of a system for electrostimulation and muscle mechanics measurement of fibres using a universal testing machine is presented here. Most of the elements used in the design are easy to procure, except for the force measurement machine; however, this machine is of common use in biomaterials laboratories. The designed device is versatile enough to adapt to almost any universal testing machine under low levels of load with high reliability and reproducibility. The proposed design is useful for scientists involved in muscle mechanics research, wishing to develop their own apparatus in a relatively economic and reliable way.
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Montoya et al. (2008) studied this question. Electrostimulation and muscle mechanics measurement system was evaluated. A versatile and reliable system for electrostimulation and muscle mechanics measurement of fibres using a universal testing machine was designed and assembled for laboratory use.
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