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Neural control of human motor development.

H Forssberg1

  • 1Department of Woman & Child Health, Neuropediatrics, Karolinska Institute, Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden. Hans.Forssberg@kbh.ki.se

Current Opinion in Neurobiology
|December 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Analyzing movement and muscle patterns reveals insights into human motor development. Brain lesions offer crucial information on neural mechanisms and cerebral palsy, highlighting neuroplasticity after perinatal damage.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology
  • Motor Control

Background:

  • Human motor development is understood through analyzing movement and muscle activation patterns.
  • Brain lesions provide insights into neural mechanisms and cerebral palsy pathophysiology.
  • The corticospinal system's development is key to understanding motor function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To expand the understanding of human motor development.
  • To investigate neural mechanisms underlying motor control and cerebral palsy.
  • To explore the plasticity of the corticospinal system following perinatal brain damage.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed analysis of diverse movement types.
  • Examination of muscular activation patterns across developmental stages.

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  • Study of developmental alterations following brain lesions.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant expansion of knowledge regarding human motor development.
    • Valuable data collected on neural mechanisms and cerebral palsy.
    • Evidence of plastic changes in the corticospinal system post-perinatal brain damage.

    Conclusions:

    • Movement and muscle pattern analysis is crucial for understanding motor development.
    • Brain lesions offer critical insights into neurological disorders like cerebral palsy.
    • The corticospinal system exhibits plasticity, offering potential for recovery after perinatal injury.