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Motor control. How posture and movements are governed.

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    |May 1, 1983
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    This review explores motor control, detailing the body's capabilities and constraints. It highlights the link between physical therapy and motor control as a foundational science.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biomechanics
    • Motor Learning

    Background:

    • Motor control encompasses the body's abilities and limitations.
    • Understanding the principles of action and learning is crucial.
    • Nervous system interactions and information processing are key components.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the fundamental nature of motor control.
    • To explore the interplay of sensory, perceptive, and motor functions.
    • To establish the relationship between motor control and physical therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of motor control principles.
    • Analysis of nervous system functions in movement.
    • Examination of information processing for motor output.

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    Main Results:

    • Motor control involves complex integration of various bodily systems.
    • Learning and performing actions are governed by specific principles.
    • Sensory and perceptive feedback are integral to motor execution.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical therapy is an applied science of motor control.
    • Motor control serves as a basic science for physical therapy.
    • This relationship enhances understanding and practice in both fields.