Adaptive Locomotion in Humans: From Development to Clinical Application
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neurophysiology; neuroscience; biomechanics
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Dear Colleagues,
Human locomotion is a complex and dynamic process involving the seamless integration of neurological, biomechanical, and developmental systems. Adaptive locomotion—the ability to modify gait in response to environmental, cognitive, or physiological challenges—is essential for functional mobility across a patient’s lifespan. This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted nature of adaptive locomotion in humans, bringing together cutting-edge research from developmental studies in children, neuromechanics, and neuroscience to clinical applications in gait assessment and rehabilitation. Topics of interest include the development of motor control strategies in early childhood, neural and mechanical adaptations during walking and running, sensorimotor integration, and the use of novel technologies and methodologies for gait diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. We especially welcome interdisciplinary studies that link fundamental science to translational outcomes, contributing to the understanding of gait disorders and the development of evidence-based rehabilitation protocols. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers, clinicians, and engineers to share insights that advance our knowledge of human locomotion and its applications in health, disease, and recovery.
Dr. Yuri Ivanenko
Dr. Germana Cappellini
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- human locomotion
- adaptive locomotion
- neuromechanics
- biomechanics
- developmental systems
- gait assessment and rehabilitation
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