title: The first Basmajian lecture. Reflections on John V. Basmajian: Anatomist, Electromyographer, Scientist.
abstract: This first Basmajian lecture honors its namesake, a founding father of the International Society of Electrokinesiology. Basmajian's influence as an anatomist, electromyographer and clinical scientist is highlighted, and thoughts are expressed about the contributions that this outstanding leader has made and continues to make in our interdisciplinary field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, GA 30322, Atlanta, USA
authors.forename: S L.
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Wolf