Neuromechanical principles define the properties and problems that shape neural solutions
for movement. Although the theoretical and experimental evidence is debated, we present …

The central nervous system (CNS) may produce coordinated motor outputs via the
combination of motor modules representable as muscle synergies. Identification of muscle …

When animals walk overground, mechanical stimuli activate various receptors located in
muscles, joints and skin. Afferents from these mechanoreceptors project to neuronal …

Current lower-limb prostheses do not provide active assistance in postural control tasks to
maintain the user's balance, particularly in situations of perturbation. In this study, we aimed …

How does long-term training affect the neural control of movements? Here we tested the
hypothesis that long-term training leading to skilled motor performance alters muscle …

Maintaining balance after an external perturbation requires modification of ongoing motor
plans and the selection of contextually appropriate muscle activation patterns that respect …

Healthy aging modifies neuromuscular control of dynamic balance. Challenging tasks could
amplify such modifications, providing clinical insights. We examined the effects of age and …

How does the robust control of walking and balance break down during a fall? Here, as a
first step in identifying the neuromuscular determinants of falls, we tested the hypothesis that …

Humans' balance recovery responses to gait perturbations are negatively impacted with
ageing. Slip and trip events, the main causes preceding falls during walking, are likely to …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in paralysis of trunk muscles, which can affect sitting
balance. The objective of this study was to analyze trunk muscle coordination of individuals …