ArticleJournal of neurophysiology2017
Proximal-distal differences in movement smoothness reflect differences in biomechanics.
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- Extended physiological proprioception is affected by transhumeral Socket-Suspended prosthesis use.Journal of biomechanics · 2024Article
- Impact of expressive intentions on upper-body kinematics in two expert pianists.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Movement smoothness during dynamic postural control to a static target differs between autistic and neurotypical children.Gait & posture · 2023Article
- Adding mechanical vibration to a half squat with different ballasts and rhythms increases movement variability.PloS one · 2023Article
- The neural mechanisms of manual dexterity.Nature reviews. Neuroscience · 2021Review
- Biomechanical muscle stiffness measures of extensor digitorum explain potential mechanism of McArdle sign.Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) · 2021Article
- Estimating Movement Smoothness From Inertial Measurement Units.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2020Article
- Effects of Trunk Motion, Touch, and Articulation on Upper-Limb Velocities and on Joint Contribution to Endpoint Velocities During the Production of Loud Piano Tones.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Article
- Smoothness: an Unexplored Window into Coordinated Running Proficiency.Sports medicine - open · 2019Article
- Moving slowly is hard for humans: limitations of dynamic primitives.Journal of neurophysiology · 2017Article
- Fundamental Principles of Tremor Propagation in the Upper Limb.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2017Article
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Abstract
Smoothness is a hallmark of healthy movement. Past research indicates that smoothness may be a side product of a control strategy that minimizes error. However, this is not the only reason for smooth movements. Our musculoskeletal system itself contributes to movement smoothness: the mechanical impedance (inertia, damping, and stiffness) of our limbs and joints resists sudden change, resulting in a natural smoothing effect. How the biomechanics and neural control interact to result in an observed level of smoothness is not clear. The purpose of this study is to
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