“…Therefore, in most studies VA has been calculated with the superimposed responses upon the highest of a few maximal voluntary contractions. 9,[22][23][24] However, if the relationship indeed is curvilinear, VA is overestimated for lower contraction intensities, 2,3,7,25 such as those observed in patients. 2,9,10,12 For maximal contractions VA may also be overestimated, but without a gold standard for the maximal torque capacity (MTC), the extent of overestimation cannot be assessed.…”