TLV equation can be used to predict:
- Acceptable level of maximal voluntary contraction (%MVC) for a given duty cycle (%DC), or
- Acceptable duty cycle (%DC) for a given level of maximal voluntary contraction (%MVC)
Data inputs required: duty cycle (work time in cycle/total cycle time) or level of maximal voluntary contraction (%MVC)
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