MOTOR CONTROL
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Disciplines for Optimal Motor Performance
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Motor Control Mechanisms:
The journal focuses on the physiological and psychological processes underlying motor control, including how various factors influence movement execution and coordination. - Postural Control and Balance:
A significant area of research involves understanding the dynamics of postural stability and balance, particularly in diverse populations such as the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and athletes. - Cognitive-Motor Interactions:
Research examining the interplay between cognitive processes and motor tasks is prevalent, highlighting how mental tasks can impact physical performance. - Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition:
The journal contributes to the understanding of how motor skills are learned and refined over time, including the effects of practice variability and feedback. - Rehabilitation and Clinical Applications:
MOTOR CONTROL publishes studies that explore interventions aimed at enhancing motor function in clinical populations, providing insights into therapeutic practices. - Biomechanics and Kinematics:
The exploration of biomechanical principles and kinematic analysis in various activities and sports is a consistent theme, aiding in the understanding of movement efficiency.
Trending and Emerging
- Adaptive and Contextual Motor Control:
Research is increasingly focusing on how motor control adapts to varying environmental contexts, emphasizing the dynamic nature of movement in real-world scenarios. - Impact of Technology on Motor Performance:
The integration of technology, such as real-time feedback systems, wearable devices, and virtual reality, is becoming a prominent theme, exploring how these tools enhance motor learning and performance. - Cognitive Load and Motor Performance:
Emerging studies are examining the effects of cognitive load on motor tasks, particularly under dual-task conditions, which is crucial for understanding performance in complex environments. - Neuroplasticity and Rehabilitation:
There is a growing emphasis on the role of neuroplasticity in motor rehabilitation, with research exploring how various interventions can promote recovery and adaptation in individuals with motor impairments. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Motor Control:
An increasing trend is the incorporation of insights from psychology, neuroscience, and biomechanics into motor control research, leading to more holistic understandings of movement.
Declining or Waning
- Static vs. Dynamic Balance Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on static balance assessments, as research increasingly emphasizes dynamic balance in real-world applications. - Generalized Motor Skill Assessments:
Research related to generalized assessments of motor skills, without specific contextual applications, appears to be waning, moving towards more targeted studies in specific sports or populations. - Traditional Motor Control Frameworks:
The reliance on classical motor control theories seems to be decreasing, with newer frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches gaining traction. - Longitudinal Studies of Motor Development:
There is a declining trend in longitudinal studies tracking motor development across the lifespan, as more researchers focus on cross-sectional analyses or specific intervention studies. - Studies on Isolated Muscle Function:
Research focusing exclusively on isolated muscle function is becoming less common, as integrative approaches that consider multi-joint and whole-body dynamics are preferred.
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