On the Reliability and Repeatability of Surface Electromyography Factorization by Muscle Synergies in Daily Life Activities

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Applied Bionics and Biomechanics

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Figure 3: On the Reliability and Repeatability of Surface Electromyography Factorization by Muscle Synergies in Daily Life Activities 