Total potentiation level: a new metric for quantifying post-activation potentiation dynamics using tensiomyography and statistical parametric mapping

We developed TPL by combining tensiomyography TMG and statistical parametric mapping SPM. TPL uses SPM's dynamic time-amplitude analysis to detect subtle, transient PAP shifts, enabling precise neuromuscular adaptation quantification. Its applications may span training, rehabilitation, and aging-related interventions by potentially optimizing conditioning parameters to enhance muscle contractility with minimal fatigue. TPL could also help identify optimal individualized loads to maximize contractile performance, with potential benefits for athletic and therapeutic outcomes and load management. Further studies are needed to validate TPL across various exercise modalities and populations, thereby increasing its applicability to tailored applications.