Does the motor system need intermittent control?

Journal Article (2014)
Author(s)

Ian Loram (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Cornelis van de Kamp (Manchester Metropolitan University)

Martin Lakie (University of Birmingham)

Henrik Gollee (University of Glasgow)

Peter Gawthrop (University of Glasgow, University of Melbourne)

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https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0000000000000018
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Publication Year
2014
Language
English
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Issue number
3
Volume number
42
Pages (from-to)
117-125

Abstract

Explanation of motor control is dominated by continuous neurophysiological pathways (e.g., transcortical, spinal) and the continuous control paradigm. Using new theoretical development, methodology, and evidence, we propose intermittent control, which incorporates a serial ballistic process within the main feedback loop, provides a more general and more accurate paradigm necessary to explain attributes highly advantageous for competitive survival and performance.

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