The exquisite mechanical functionality and versatility of the human hand emerges from
complex neuro–musculo–skeletal interactions that are not completely understood. I have …

Drawing on the disciplines of neurophysiology and physics, Neuromechanics of Human
Movement, Fourth Edition, explores how the nervous system controls the actions of muscles …

Written by the foremost authority on the subject, Kinetics of Human Motion is the sequel and
companion to the 1998 text Kinematics of Human Motion. World-renowned biomechanics …

This book presents a comprehensive account of the regions of the brain that control the
performance of skilled voluntary movements, especially the accurate and precise control of …

This study provides a detailed analysis of disturbances in the kinematics and dynamics of
the acceleration phase of multijoint arm movements in six patients with chronic hemiparesis …

Extrinsically powered prosthetic hands offer the potential to replicate the capabilities of a
human hand and thus enable an upper limb amputee to complete activities of daily living …

The fast pace of development of upper-limb prostheses requires a paradigm shift in EMG-
based controls. Traditional control schemes are only capable of providing 2 degrees of …

In the modern world, due to an increased aging population, hand disability is becoming
increasingly common. The prevalence of conditions such as stroke is placing an ever …

During object grasp, a coordinated activation of distal muscles is required to shape the hand
in relation to the physical properties of the object. Despite the fundamental importance of the …

We analyzed the adaptability of human thumb and index finger movement kinematics and
dynamics to variations of precision grip aperture and movement velocity. Six subjects …