Interlimb Transfer of Sensorimotor Learning
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensory and Motor Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2026 | Viewed by 446
Special Issue Editors
Interests: systems neuroscience; motor control; motor learning; psychophysics; neurorehabilitation; aging
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Interlimb transfer of sensorimotor learning refers to the phenomenon where motor skills or adaptations acquired by one limb influence performance in the contralateral limb. This process provides critical insights into the neural mechanisms underlying motor control, bilateral coordination, and rehabilitation strategies. Research on interlimb transfer spans diverse domains, including motor adaptation, strength training, skill acquisition, and neuroplasticity. Understanding how and why such transfer occurs has profound implications for clinical interventions in stroke, orthopedic injuries, and neurodegenerative disorders, as well as for optimizing athletic performance and human–machine interaction. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge studies exploring behavioral, neurophysiological, and computational perspectives on interlimb transfer. Contributions addressing factors such as task complexity, sensory feedback, and neural connectivity will advance our knowledge of bilateral motor learning and inform practical applications in therapy and training.
Dr. Jinsung Wang
Dr. Yuming Lei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- inter-limb transfer
- inter-manual transfer
- cross-education
- sensorimotor learning
- motor adaptation
- skill acquisition
- motor control
- neuroplasticity
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