Surface Electromyography Shows Consistent Changes in the Beta Frequency Band After Salient Stimuli
摘要
This study explores the impact of salient stimuli on the beta frequency band at the muscle level during voluntary isometric contractions. Results showed that auditory stimuli consistently caused an early brief reduction in force immediately followed by longer-lasting increase and a subsequent increase in beta activity in muscle recordings. These findings suggest that auditory events can modulate motor cortical outputs, inducing beta activity that travels through the motor nervous system, offering a practical framework for studying cortical rhythms and potential strategies to modulate them.