Behavioral Manifestations and Neural Regulation of Movements
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: adapted physical activity; paralympic athletes; athletes with disabilities; motor disorders; sports sciences; neuroscience; neurophysiology
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Interests: public health; mathematical modeling; statistical modeling; sports science; physical education; meta-analysis; systematic reviews
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue has been conceived with the aim of exploring the behavioral manifestations and neural mechanisms underlying human movements. To this end, an interdisciplinary perspective has been adopted, thereby bridging the fields of neuroscience, psychology, physiology, rehabilitation, and movement science. Human movement is not merely the output of muscular activation; rather, it is the result of complex, dynamic interactions between central and peripheral control, cognitive and emotional modulation, individual temperament traits, and environmental demands.
This Special Issue encourages the submission of original research, reviews, and methodological contributions that investigate the generation, regulation, and adaptation of motor behavior across a range of conditions, including physiological and pathological states, as well as throughout the lifespan. A particular focus will be placed on studies that examine the role of emotional states, cognitive load, executive functions, and stable personality dimensions (e.g., anxiety, emotional lability, or hyperthymia) in shaping motor performance and control strategies.
Submissions employing multimodal approaches are strongly encouraged, including but not limited to neurophysiological (e.g., EMG, EEG, and fNIRS), biomechanical, behavioral, or neurotechnological (e.g., wearable sensors, and motion tracking) approaches. Studies combining objective measurements with clinical and observational assessments are particularly welcome.
The overarching objective of this Special Issue is to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of movement as a multifaceted phenomenon encompassing the brain, body, and behavior. This integrative approach has significant potential applications across diverse domains, including basic research, clinical diagnostics, personalized rehabilitation, and performance enhancement.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Luca Puce
Dr. Nicola Luigi Bragazzi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- motor control
- movement behavior
- sensorimotor integration
- neurophysiology
- emotion and movement
- cognitive-motor interaction
- temperament
- neurotechnology
- rehabilitation
- performance
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