
Overview
Background
Francois research focuses on the neural control of movement in health and disease. He has developed a neural framework based on the non-invasive recording of motor neurons to reveal the modular organization of movement control at the spinal motor neuron level. He has published >200 articles in peer-reviewed journals and received > 3 000 000 € funding. François received his PhD in human movement sciences from Aix-Marseille university (France - 2003). As Full Professor at Nantes Université (France), he led a research Lab until he moved to Université Côte d’azur (France), in 2021. He is an honorary fellow of the Institut Universitaire de France and an honorary professor at the University of Queensland (Australia) where he spent >5 years since 2011. François is currently Professor (full) in Human Movement Sciences at the University of Côte d’azur (Nice, France). Francois serves on the editorial board of Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology and Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sport. He is an expert for the Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) project, which is an international initiative which aims to guide decision-making in recording, analysis, and interpretation of electromyographic data.
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Fields of research
Works
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2012
Journal Article
Smoothing of electromyographic signals can influence the number of extracted muscle synergies
Hug, Francois, Turpin, Nicolas A., Dorel, Sylvain and Guevel, Arnaud (2012). Smoothing of electromyographic signals can influence the number of extracted muscle synergies. Clinical Neurophysiology, 123 (9), 1895-1896. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2012.01.015
2012
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Prediction of time-to-exhaustion in the first dorsal interosseous muscle from early changes in surface electromyography parameters
Bouillard, Killian, Frere, Julien, Hug, Francois and Guevel, Arnaud (2012). Prediction of time-to-exhaustion in the first dorsal interosseous muscle from early changes in surface electromyography parameters. Muscle and Nerve, 45 (6), 835-840. doi: 10.1002/mus.23253
2012
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Evidence of changes in load sharing during isometric elbow flexion with ramped torque
Bouillard, Killian, Nordez, Antoine, Hodges, Paul W., Cornu, Christophe and Hug, Francois (2012). Evidence of changes in load sharing during isometric elbow flexion with ramped torque. Journal of Biomechanics, 45 (8), 1424-1429. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.02.020
2012
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Characterization of passive elastic properties of the human medial gastrocnemius muscle belly using supersonic shear imaging
Maisetti, Olivier, Hug, Francois, Bouillard, Killian and Nordez, Antoine (2012). Characterization of passive elastic properties of the human medial gastrocnemius muscle belly using supersonic shear imaging. Journal of Biomechanics, 45 (6), 978-984. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.01.009
2012
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Supersonic shear imaging provides a reliable measurement of resting muscle shear elastic modulus
Lacourpaille, Lilian, Hug, Francois, Bouillard, Killian, Hogrel, Jean-Yves and Nordez, Antoine (2012). Supersonic shear imaging provides a reliable measurement of resting muscle shear elastic modulus. Physiological Measurement, 33 (3), N19-N28. doi: 10.1088/0967-3334/33/3/N19
2012
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Catapult effect in pole vaulting: Is muscle coordination determinant?
Frere, Julien, Goepfert, Beat, Hug, Francois, Slawinski, Jean and Tourny-Chollet, Claire (2012). Catapult effect in pole vaulting: Is muscle coordination determinant?. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 22 (1), 145-152. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.10.001
2012
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Effect of heavy isokinetic intermittent exercise on acute neuromuscular fatigue in knee extensors
Rebai, Haithem, Zarrouk, Nidhal, Sahli, Sonia, Tabka, Zouhair, Hug, Francois and Dogui, Mohamed (2012). Effect of heavy isokinetic intermittent exercise on acute neuromuscular fatigue in knee extensors. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 20 (2), 121-128. doi: 10.3233/IES-2012-0450
2012
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Analyse des sollicitations musculaires via la technique d’élastographie «supersonic shear imaging»
Nordez, Antoine, Bouillard, Killian and Hug, François (2012). Analyse des sollicitations musculaires via la technique d’élastographie «supersonic shear imaging». Movement and Sports Sciences - Science et Motricité, 75 (1), 39-47. doi: 10.1051/sm/2011158
2011
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No evidence of expertise-related changes in muscle synergies during rowing
Turpin, Nicolas A., Guevel, Arnaud, Durand, Sylvain and Hug, Francois (2011). No evidence of expertise-related changes in muscle synergies during rowing. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (6), 1030-1040. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.07.013
2011
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Reciprocal aiming precision and central adaptations as a function of mechanical constraints
Deschamps, Thibault, Murian, Alexandre and Hug, Francois (2011). Reciprocal aiming precision and central adaptations as a function of mechanical constraints. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (6), 968-973. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.08.009
2011
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Effect of power output on muscle coordination during rowing
Turpin, Nicolas A., Guevel, Arnaud, Durand, Sylvain and Hug, Francois (2011). Effect of power output on muscle coordination during rowing. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 111 (12), 3017-3029. doi: 10.1007/s00421-011-1928-x
2011
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Estimation of individual muscle force using elastography
Bouillard, Killian, Nordez, Antoine and Hug, Francois (2011). Estimation of individual muscle force using elastography. PLoS ONE, 6 (12) e29261, e29261.1-e29261.6. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0029261
2011
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Electromechanical delay measured during a voluntary contraction should be interpreted with caution
Hug, Francois, Lacourpaille, Lilian and Nordez, Antoine (2011). Electromechanical delay measured during a voluntary contraction should be interpreted with caution. Muscle and Nerve, 44 (5), 838-839. doi: 10.1002/mus.22139
2011
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Fatigue-related adaptations in muscle coordination during a cyclic exercise in humans
Turpin, Nicolas A., Guével, Arnaud, Durand, Sylvain and Hug, François (2011). Fatigue-related adaptations in muscle coordination during a cyclic exercise in humans. Journal of Experimental Biology, 214 (19), 3305-3313. doi: 10.1242/jeb.057133
2011
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Surface EMG to assess and quantify upper airway dilators activity during non-invasive ventilation
Hug, Francois, Raux, Mathieu, Morelot-Panzini, Capucine and Similowski, Thomas (2011). Surface EMG to assess and quantify upper airway dilators activity during non-invasive ventilation. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 178 (2), 341-345. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2011.06.007
2011
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Consistency of muscle synergies during pedaling across different mechanical constraints
Hug, Francois, Turpin, Nicolas A., Couturier, Antoine and Dorel, Sylvain (2011). Consistency of muscle synergies during pedaling across different mechanical constraints. Journal of Neurophysiology, 106 (1), 91-103. doi: 10.1152/jn.01096.2010
2011
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Comparison of recovery strategies on maximal force-generating capacity and electromyographic activity level of the knee extensor muscles
Zarrouk, Nidhal, Rebai, Haithem, Yahia, Abdelmoneem, Souissi, Nizar, Hug, Francois and Dogui, Mohamed (2011). Comparison of recovery strategies on maximal force-generating capacity and electromyographic activity level of the knee extensor muscles. Journal of Athletic Training, 46 (4), 386-394. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-46.4.386
2011
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Surface electromyogram of inspiratory muscles: a possible routine monitoring tool in the intensive care unit
Schmidt, M., Chiti, L., Hug, F., Demoule, A. and Similowski, T. (2011). Surface electromyogram of inspiratory muscles: a possible routine monitoring tool in the intensive care unit. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 106 (6), 913-914. doi: 10.1093/bja/aer141
2011
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Neuromuscular fatigue induced by alternating isometric contractions of the ankle plantar and dorsiflexors
Kennedy, Ashleigh, Hug, Francois, Bilodeau, Martin, Sveistrup, Heidi and Guevel, Arnaud (2011). Neuromuscular fatigue induced by alternating isometric contractions of the ankle plantar and dorsiflexors. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (3), 471-477. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2011.02.001
2011
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The electromyographic fatigue threshold is not a valid tool to assess muscle function
Bouillard, Killian, Guevel, Arnaud and Hug, Francois (2011). The electromyographic fatigue threshold is not a valid tool to assess muscle function. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 21 (2), 229-235. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2010.10.012
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluation of the Dynamical Structures of Postural Control: New Insights into Motor Adaptation in Ageing and Pain
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Paul Hodges
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