How to improve the muscle synergy analysis methodology?
Muscle synergy analysis is increasingly used in domains such as neurosciences, robotics,
rehabilitation or sport sciences to analyze and better understand motor coordination. The …
rehabilitation or sport sciences to analyze and better understand motor coordination. The …
Learning-induced changes in the neural circuits underlying motor sequence execution
As the old adage goes: practice makes perfect. Yet, the neural mechanisms by which rote
repetition transforms a halting behavior into a fluid, effortless, and “automatic” action are not …
repetition transforms a halting behavior into a fluid, effortless, and “automatic” action are not …
Neural trajectories in the supplementary motor area and motor cortex exhibit distinct geometries, compatible with different classes of computation
The supplementary motor area (SMA) is believed to contribute to higher order aspects of
motor control. We considered a key higher order role: tracking progress throughout an …
motor control. We considered a key higher order role: tracking progress throughout an …
Consolidation of human skill linked to waking hippocampo-neocortical replay
The introduction of rest intervals interspersed with practice strengthens wakeful
consolidation of skill. The mechanisms by which the brain binds discrete action …
consolidation of skill. The mechanisms by which the brain binds discrete action …
Dissecting motor skill acquisition: Spatial coordinates take precedence
Practicing a previously unknown motor sequence often leads to the consolidation of motor
chunks, which enable its accurate execution at increasing speeds. Recent imaging studies …
chunks, which enable its accurate execution at increasing speeds. Recent imaging studies …
Imagined movement accuracy is strongly associated with drivers of overt movement error and weakly associated with imagery vividness.
Theories of motor imagery conflict in their account of what happens during an imagined
movement, with some suggesting that movement is simulated while others suggest it …
movement, with some suggesting that movement is simulated while others suggest it …
A kinematically complex multi-articular motor skill for investigating implicit motor learning
Here we present a task developed to probe implicit learning of a complex motor skill. This
task addresses limitations related to task complexity noted in the literature for methods …
task addresses limitations related to task complexity noted in the literature for methods …
Cortical changes during the learning of sequences of simultaneous finger presses
The cortical alterations underpinning the acquisition of motor skills remain debated. In this
longitudinal study in younger adults, we acquired performance and neuroimaging (7 T MRI) …
longitudinal study in younger adults, we acquired performance and neuroimaging (7 T MRI) …
Anodal M1 tDCS enhances online learning of rhythmic timing videogame skill
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been shown to modify excitability of the
primary motor cortex (M1) and influence online motor learning. However, research on the …
primary motor cortex (M1) and influence online motor learning. However, research on the …
Distinct roles for motor cortical and thalamic inputs to striatum during motor learning and execution
The acquisition and execution of learned motor sequences are mediated by a distributed
motor network, spanning cortical and subcortical brain areas. The sensorimotor striatum is …
motor network, spanning cortical and subcortical brain areas. The sensorimotor striatum is …