Acquiring complex motor skills involves learning a number of distinct motor components.
Two fundamental elements that constitute a skill are the internal representation (ie, the …

Repetitive, monotonic, and effortful voluntary muscle contractions performed for just a few
weeks, ie, resistance training, can substantially increase maximal voluntary force in the …

Most experimental paradigms in motor neuroscience have used relatively focal and
experimentally constrained tasks to allow precise measurement and experimental control …

Despite the efforts of many traditional lower extremity injury prevention programs (IPP), the
incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in young athletes continues to rise. Current …

Recent years have seen significant progress in our understanding of the neural substrates of
motor skill learning. Advances in neuroimaging provide new insight into functional …

As one learns to dance or play tennis, the desired somatosensory state is typically unknown.
Trial and error is important as motor behavior is shaped by successful and unsuccessful …

It has long been postulated that cognitive and motor functions are functionally intertwined.
While the idea received convincing support from neuroimaging studies providing evidence …

Emerging evidence suggests that regular physical activity can impact cortical function and
facilitate plasticity. In the present study, we examined how physical activity levels influence …

Motor skill learning has been linked to functional and structural changes in the brain.
Musicians and athletes undergo intensive motor training through the practice of an …

Performing a single bout of exercise can enhance motor learning and long-term retention of
motor skills. Parameters such as the intensity and when the exercise bout is performed in …