Voluntary actions are controlled by the synaptic inputs that are shared by pools of spinal
motor neurons. The slow common oscillations in the discharge times of motor units due to …

Background: Deterioration of hand motor function is a possible risk factor of cognitive
impairment in older adults. Despite a growing body of research, a lack of clarity exists …

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the capacity of an expanded set of force
steadiness tasks to explain the variance in the time it takes young men and women to …

Walking is often compromised in individuals with low back and hip disorders, such as
sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD). The disorder involves reduced coactivation of the gluteus …

Time to complete two tests of manual dexterity, the 9-hole Peg Test and Grooved Pegboard
Test, increases with advancing age. However, the adaptations responsible for the …

Abstract Study Design Cross-sectional research design. Introduction Current assessment of
hand function is not focused on evaluating the real abilities required for autonomy. Purpose …

Background Boccia is a paralympic sport played by athletes with severe neurological
impairments affecting all four limbs. Impaired manual dexterity (MD) and intralimb …

Biological and robotic grasp and manipulation are undeniably similar at the level of
mechanical task performance. However, their underlying fundamental biological vs …

Background Comparing the efficacy of alternative therapeutic strategies for the rehabilitation
of motor function in chronically impaired individuals is often inconclusive. For example, a …

The authors sought to explore the impact of tactile sensation on manual dexterity and the
validity of the strength-dexterity test in subjects with chronic impairments after stroke in a …