The Intersection of Mind and Muscle: Motor Control and Psychology

Dear Colleagues,

Background & history of this topic: The intricate relationship between mind and movement has intrigued scientists since Helmholtz’s pioneering studies of nerve conduction in the 1850s and James’s Principles of Psychology in 1890. Once examined in isolation, the fields of motor control and psychology have increasingly converged, recognizing that cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes are inseparable from motor planning, execution, and learning.

Aim and scope of the special issue: This Special Issue seeks to dissolve remaining disciplinary boundaries by providing a platform for research that explicitly investigates the neurological and psychological foundations of motor behavior—from fundamental mechanisms to clinical and sporting applications.

Cutting-edge research: We highlight contemporary investigations into areas like the neural correlates of mental imagery and fatigue, the role of cognitive load in motor performance, psychomotor interventions in neurorehabilitation, and the impact of affective states on skill acquisition.

What kind of papers we are soliciting: We solicit original research, reviews, and theoretical papers that bridge these domains, especially those using neuroimaging, psychophysiology, or behavioral approaches to elucidate the mind–muscle connection.

Dr. Wanxiang Yao
Dr. Guang Yue
Guest Editors

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