Motor synergies research in physical therapy: advantages of the uncontrolled manifold approach

Abstract

Vaz. Motor synergies research in physical therapy 3 con la teoría y los métodos de análisis de datos del UCM. Se estudian las conexiones entre las actividades de la vida diaria y la formación de sinergias motoras para estabilizar los distintos niveles de rendimiento, así como la distribución de la variabilidad de las sinergias, su fuerza y sus ajustes de anticipación. Tras las intervenciones en la rehabilitación también se deben estudiar cambios en los valores de las sinergias. El UCM es un sólido abordaje científico para informar sobre decisiones clínicas a cerca de la necesidad de deshacer, reequilibrarse, crear o fortalecer las sinergias motoras de los pacientes con trastornos de movimiento.Palabras clave | Destreza Motora; Modalidades de Fisioterapia;Revisión.

Coordination in adults with neurological impairment – A systematic review of uncontrolled manifold studies

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“…For this reason, "physical therapists need to own the human movement system and its management from the science to the practice" [2]. Clinicians and researchers in physical rehabilitation can be thought of as applied movement scientists [1,3].…”

A Dynamical Approach to the Uncontrolled Manifold: Predicting Performance Error During Steady-State Isometric Force Production

“…The UCM is particularly relevant for rehabilitation researchers who want to focus on promoting functional performance as the approach explicitly addresses variation with regard to the task at hand. Indeed, several studies have noted associations between V UCM or V ORT (or both) and motor performance in individuals with a variety of motor impairments, although the effects are not consistent across studies (DiCesare et al, 2020;Falaki et al, 2016;Gera et al, 2016;Jo et al, 2014Jo et al, , 2017Kang & Cauraugh, 2017;Latash & Anson, 2006;Park et al, 2012;Reisman & Scholz, 2006;Vaz, 2017;Vaz et al, 2019).…”

The use of virtual reality in the stimulation of manual function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review

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“…12 The lower muscle power output in amplitude more adequate to the function impacts the child's performance in their activities. 7,10 The limitations caused by CP motor disorders often interfere with ADL such as self-care, communication, social relationships, transfers, locomotion, recreational and school activities. 7,13 Some of the limitations of activities are the inability to change postures or body positions, mobility difficulties, inability to move, carry and handle objects with arms, forearms and hands, difficulty in performing basic and independent activities such as eating, personal hygiene and getting dressed.…”