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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biomechanics
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Neuromechanical principles govern neural control of movement.
  • Motor patterns exhibit consistent structures, termed motor modules.
  • Motor modules are proposed as individual-specific, neuromechanical solutions for movement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present arguments for consistent structures in motor patterns (motor modules).
  • To explore the role of motor modules in assessing sensorimotor deficits.
  • To define targets for developing novel rehabilitation therapies for motor recovery.

Main Methods:

  • The study presents theoretical arguments and reviews existing experimental evidence.
  • It discusses the influence of evolutionary, developmental, and learning processes on motor modules.
  • Analysis of sensorimotor deficits and therapeutic interventions in neurological conditions.

Main Results:

  • Motor modules represent consistent, individual-specific neuromechanical solutions for movement.
  • Disruption of motor module organization is proposed in spinal cord injury, stroke, and Parkinson's disease.
  • Motor modules may be useful for assessing deficits and guiding rehabilitation.

Conclusions:

  • Motor modules are shaped by evolutionary, developmental, and learning processes.
  • Therapeutic interventions may improve disrupted motor module organization.
  • Understanding motor modules can enhance rehabilitation strategies and motor recovery.