Human Movement Analysis and Postural Control Research
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensory and Motor Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 3418
Special Issue Editors
Interests: control of human movement; kinematics; biomechanics; coordination; motor control theories; sensorimotor integration; postural control; stability; fall prevention; injury prevention; gait; sport neuros
Interests: human movement; postural control; neuromuscular control; motor control; coordination; gait; falling; sports; injury prevention; rehabilitation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The brain serves a vital role in orchestrating movement, and one of its most crucial functions is controlling posture to maintain an upright body position. In recent decades, extensive research efforts have been dedicated to unraveling the intricate neural processes that underlie postural control mechanisms.
This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing our understanding of human movement control, with a specific emphasis on postural control. While we welcome research contributions across the spectrum of human movement, we extend a special invitation to studies that explore postural control from a movement analysis perspective. The objective of this Special Issue is to explore the intricate intersection between neuroscience and human movement, offering insights into fundamental scientific inquiries as well as practical applications in therapy and training. For instance, we aim to unravel questions such as the following: How do neural mechanisms or adaptations within the neural system influence the nuances of postural movements? When discrepancies or alterations in these movement patterns emerge, what are the ramifications for the motor control models that are hypothesized to govern postural control? Furthermore, how can the principles of motor control be harnessed to enhance therapeutic interventions?
Researchers and experts are invited to contribute their insights, methodologies, and findings to shed light on these critical questions. Together, let us deepen our knowledge of the intricate relationship between the brain, postural control, and human movement, pushing the boundaries of our understanding and paving the way for innovative approaches in the field.
Prof. Dr. Peter Federolf
Guest Editor
Dr. Arunee Promsri
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- neuromechanics
- human movement
- motor control
- motor learning
- postural control strategies
- postural stability
- balance
- fall prevention
- movement disorders
- motor control models
- biomechanics
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