Control of human movement

Abstract

Chapter 1. What Muscle Parameters Are Controlled by the Nervous System? Spring Properties of an Isolated Muscle. Merton's Servo-Hypothesis of Control. The Alpha-Model. Chapter 2. Analysis of Joint Compliance Equations of Mass-Spring Systems. Reconstruction of Static joint Compliance Characteristics. N-Shaped Virtual Trajectories. Chapter 3. Dynamic Aspects of the Lambda-Model Is Lambda a Measure of Alpha-Motor Neuron Membrane Depolarization?. How Do the Electromyograms Emerge?. Chapter 4. Patterns of Single-Joint Movements Kinematic and Electromyographic Patterns of Single-Joint Isotonic Movements. Excitation Pulse and the Dual-Strategy Hypothesis. Chapter 5. Emergence of Electromyographic Patterns. Initiation of an Isometric Contraction. Standard Programs Can Give Rise to Different Peripheral Patterns. Chapter 6. Issues of Variability and Learning Is There a Motor Programme?. Variability of Single-Joint Movements. Variability in the Lambda-Language. Chapter 7. Multi-joint Movements The Bernstein Problem. Attempts to Solve the Bernstein Problem. Chapter 8. Optimisation System Dynamics and Cost Functions. Minimising Indices of Performance. Minimizing Effort and Maximizing Comfort. Chapter 9. Examples of Disorders Spasticity. Disorders in Parkinson's Disease. General Characteristics of Movements in Down Syndrome. Chapter 10. Language and Movement On the Laws of Coordination. Tonic Stretch Reflex: An Example of Transformation. Chapter 11. What to Do Next.