Reprint

New Trends in Neuromechanics and Motor Rehabilitation

Edited by
September 2022
128 pages
  • ISBN978-3-0365-5177-7 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-0365-5178-4 (PDF)

This book is a reprint of the Special Issue New Trends in Neuromechanics and Motor Rehabilitation that was published in

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Summary

Neuromechanics has been used to identify optimal rehabilitation protocols that successfully improve motor deficits in various populations, such as elderly people and individuals with neurological diseases (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and essential tremor). By investigating structural and functional changes in the central and peripheral nervous systems based on neuromechanical theories and findings, we can expand our knowledge regarding underlying neurophysiological mechanisms and specific motor impairment patterns before and after therapies to further develop new training programs (e.g., non-invasive brain stimulation). Thus, the aim of this Special Issue is to present the main contributions of researchers and rehabilitation specialists in biomechanics, motor control, neurophysiology, neuroscience, and rehabilitation science. The current collection provides new neuromechanical approaches addressing theoretical, methodological, and practical topics for facilitating motor recovery progress.

Format
  • Hardback
License and Copyright
© 2022 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
obesity; gait; adaptation; rehabilitation; resistance training; arterial stiffness; pulse wave velocity; augmentation index; H:M ratio; Thomas test; vertical jump; Idiopathic Toe Walking; fall risk; foot contact dynamics; foot initial contact; push-off; bilateral deficit; postmenopausal; hand-grip strength; dominant hand; pulse wave analysis; chronic stroke; bimanual movement; bimanual force control; rehabilitation; affect; physical fitness; dance-based group exercise; wearable technology; smartwatch; postural stability; older adults; stepping on a stair; time to stabilization; sedentary behavior; core stabilization training; neuromuscular properties; muscle function; knee; neuromuscular control; force control; variability; complexity; asymmetry; n/a