Muscle synergy analysis is increasingly used in domains such as neurosciences, robotics,
rehabilitation or sport sciences to analyze and better understand motor coordination. The …

Muscle spindles, one of the two main classes of proprioceptors together with Golgi tendon
organs, are sensory structures that keep the central nervous system updated about the …

The need to move over uneven terrain is a daily challenge. In order to face unexpected
perturbations due to changes in the morphology of the terrain, the central nervous system …

When does modular control of locomotion emerge during human development? One view is
that modularity is not innate, being learnt over several months of experience. Alternatively …

Key points Locomotion on land and in water requires the coordination of a great number of
muscle activations and joint movements. Constant feedback about the position of own body …

Background Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have altered synergies compared to typically-
developing peers, reflecting different neuromuscular control strategies used to move. While …

Is the control of movement less stable when we walk or run in challenging settings?
Intuitively, one might answer that it is, given that challenging locomotion externally (eg …

The use of motorized treadmills as convenient tools for the study of locomotion has been in
vogue for many decades. However, despite the widespread presence of these devices in …

Walking and running are mechanically and energetically different locomotion modes. For
selecting one or another, speed is a parameter of paramount importance. Yet, both are likely …

The first years of life represent an important phase of maturation of the central nervous
system, processing of sensory information, posture control and acquisition of the locomotor …