Control of human movement
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Control of human movement
Human Kinetics Publishers, c1993
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-369) and index
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This research text explores and further develops the equilibrium-point approach to motor control that follows the tradition of Nicholai Bernstein. Through the theoretical framework of Feldman's lambda-model, the author presents a complex system dynamical perspective to issues in motor control.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. What Muscle Parameters Are Controlled by the Nervous System? Spring Properties of an Isolated Muscle. Merton's Servo-Hypothesis of Motor Control. The Alpha-Model. Chapter 2. Analysis of Joint Compliance Equations of Mass-Spring Systems. Reconstruction of "Static" joint Compliance Characteristics. N-Shaped Virtual Trajectories. Chapter 3. Dynamic Aspects of the Lambda-Model Is Lambda a Measure of Alpha-Motor Neuron Membrane Depolarization?. How Do the Electromyograms Emerge?. Chapter 4. Patterns of Single-Joint Movements Kinematic and Electromyographic Patterns of Single-Joint Isotonic Movements. Excitation Pulse and the Dual-Strategy Hypothesis. Chapter 5. Emergence of Electromyographic Patterns. Initiation of an Isometric Contraction. Standard Motor Programs Can Give Rise to Different Peripheral Patterns. Chapter 6. Issues of Variability and Motor Learning Is There a "Motor Programme"?. Variability of Single-Joint Movements. Variability in the Lambda-Language. Chapter 7. Multi-joint Movements The Bernstein Problem. Attempts to Solve the Bernstein Problem. Chapter 8. Optimisation System Dynamics and Cost Functions. Minimising Indices of Performance. Minimizing "Effort" and Maximizing "Comfort". Chapter 9. Examples of Motor Disorders Spasticity. Motor Disorders in Parkinson's Disease. General Characteristics of Movements in Down Syndrome. Chapter 10. Language and Movement On the Laws of Coordination. Tonic Stretch Reflex: An Example of Transformation. Chapter 11. What to Do Next.
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