Motor Control and Movement Biomechanics

Dear Colleagues,

Motor control, motor learning and the biomechanics of human movement are three interrelated scientific disciplines, which play a crucial role in the execution of motor and sports skills. Motor control refers to the ability of the neuromuscular system to coordinate the participation of muscles and joints during movement and is based on the continuous interactions produced between the individual, the task and the environment. To contribute to optimal motor control, motor learning explains the processes of acquiring and improving motor skills through practice and experience. This practice cannot be understood without the fundamental contribution of biomechanics, which studies the forces that act on the body and the effects they produce, helping to optimize movement technique and avoid injuries. This Special Issue is dedicated to highlighting current research that contributes new developments to the understanding of motor control, learning and the biomechanics of human movement in the field of motor and sports skills. We welcome all types of research in these areas, prioritizing original research articles related to the analysis of human motor skills. We invite researchers and experts to contribute their methods and findings to generate solid knowledge that advances the understanding of human movement in these areas.

Prof. Dr. Ruperto Menayo Antúnez
Prof. Dr. Juan Pedro Fuentes García
Guest Editors

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