Abstract: A method for the automated removal of a stimulus artifact from an electrophysiological signal waveform, wherein the novel method comprises: providing a model of the stimulus artifact that is physically derived and is based on known properties of the electrophysiological signal waveform acquisition hardware and stimulator; and filtering the stimulus artifact out of the electrophysiological signal waveform using the model.

Abstract: A novel submaximal F-wave acquisition and analysis system that employs computational intelligence to set up submaximal F-wave acquisition conditions and to extract submaximal F-wave features automatically, without operator intervention.

Abstract: Methods are provided for the assessment of neuromuscular function by F-wave latency. Stimuli are applied to a nerve that traverses a wrist or an ankle joint of an individual. Stimulation of the nerve causes a muscle innervated by that nerve to respond, thereby generating a myoelectric potential. One component of the myoelectric potential is the F-wave component. The F-wave latency between application of the stimulus and the detection of the myoelectric potential is used to provide an assessment of a neuromuscular function of the nerve and/or muscle.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for assessment of peripheral nervous system function comprising: a stimulation and data acquisition unit; at least two neuromuscular electrodes; and an adaptor unit for connecting the at least two neuromuscular electrodes with the stimulation and data acquisition unit, such that the stimulation and data acquisition unit can independently communicate with each of the neuromuscular electrodes.

Abstract: In one form of the present invention, there is provided a method for detecting an A-wave, the method comprising: applying a series of stimuli to a nerve; recording a series of late responses; creation of a feature space map from an ensemble of late responses; identification of clusters within the feature space that represent A-wave components; consolidation of A-wave components into a discrete collection of A-waves; removal of false positive A-waves; and extraction of A-wave characteristics.

Abstract: A biopotential electrode apparatus with an integrated conductive gel switch for easily and reliably switching interconnections on the electrode apparatus.