Spanning functions from the simplest reflex arc to complex cognitive processes, neural
circuits have diverse functional roles. In the cerebral cortex, functional domains such as …

The corticospinal tract (CST) plays a major role in cortical control of spinal cord activity. In
particular, it is the principal motor pathway for voluntary movements. Here, we discuss:(i) the …

The Prechtl General Movement Assessment (GMA) has become a cornerstone assessment
in early identification of cerebral palsy (CP), particularly during the fidgety movement period …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is defined as motor impairment that limits activity, and is attributed to
non-progressive disturbances during brain development in fetuses or infants. The motor …

Early brain development, from the embryonic period to infancy, is characterized by rapid
structural and functional changes. These changes can be studied using structural and …

Background—The precise mechanisms of and biological basis for motor recovery after
stroke in adults are still largely unknown. Reorganization of the motor system after stroke as …

The present paper reviews current data on the structural development of the human nervous
system. Focus is on the timing of ontogenetic events in the telencephalon. Neuronal …

A common language on CP has been developed for the European registers by the SCPE
(Surveillance of Cerebral Palsy in Europe) working group and the common database allows …

Many studies in human and animal models have shown that neural plasticity compensates
for the loss of motor function after stroke. However, neural plasticity concerning …

The ease with which we perform tasks such as opening the lid of a jar, in which the two
hands execute quite different actions, belies the fact that there is a strong tendency for the …