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To provide an in-depth knowledge of the mechanisms underlying neural control and coordination of voluntary movements. Models of motor control will be presented and discussed, including theories based on motor programming and internal models, control with muscle activation patterns, referent control theory and theory of synergies. Impairments of neural control of movements will be discussed within the kinesiopathologic framework.
Current theories of production and organization of gross and fine movements. Implications of motor control theory in healthy and individuals with movement system disorders. Movement system impairment syndromes overview. Basic neurophysiological knowledge of neuroplasticity, recovery and compensation.

Review of physiology and neurophysiology of sensorimotor system. Motor Control Theories: computational and physical models of motor control. Equilibrium point theory. Synergies and the uncontrolled manifold hypothesis. Controversies in motor control. Kinesiopathologic model and movement system impairment syndromes with implication for rehabilitation.  Neural plasticity, compensation and recovery.

Basic knowledge of anatomy and neurophysiology

During the Covid-19 emergency period, the lessons will take place in a mixed mode: partial presence  and asynchronous / synchronous videotaped lessons


Mark L. Latash. Fundamentals of Motor Control, 1st Edition. 2012. Imprint: Academic Press ISBN: 9780124159563. Scientific papers and suggested reading during the course. 

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Field of research
MED/48
ECTS
1
Term
First semester
Activity type
Mandatory
Course Length (Hours)
10
Degree Course Type
6-year single cycle Master Degree

Staff

    Teacher

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    Daniele Piscitelli

Enrolment methods

Manual enrolments
Self enrolment (Student)