Direct evidence supporting the contribution of upper limb motion on the generation of
locomotive motor output in humans is still limited. Here, we aimed to examine the effect of upper …

It is now well recognized that muscle activity can be induced even in the paralyzed lower limb
muscles of persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) by imposing locomotion-like movements …

Yu e, Abe M, Masani K, KawashimaN, Eto F, Haga N, Nakazawa K. Evaluation of postural
control in quiet standing using the center of mass acceleration: comparison among the young, …

Although recent vertebrate studies have revealed that different spinal networks are recruited
in locomotor mode- and speed-dependent manners, it is unknown whether humans share …

The delay of the sensory-motor feedback loop is a destabilizing factor within the neural control
mechanism of quiet standing. The purposes of this study were 1) to experimentally identify …

Split-belt treadmill walking has been extensively utilized as a useful model to reveal the
adaptability of human bipedal locomotion. While previous studies have clearly identified different …

BACKGROUND: The dynamic role of the trunk musculature, with respect to stability, has not
been fully explored to date. The purpose of this study was, using a transient and multi-…

Myoelectric prosthetic hands provide an appearance with five fingers and a grasping function
to forearm amputees. However, they have problems in weight, appearance, and cost. This …

Purpose: Motivated by a prior successful randomized controlled trial showing that functional
electrical stimulation (FES) therapy can restore voluntary arm and hand function in people …

Recent studies have revealed that the stretch reflex responses of both ankle flexor and extensor
muscles are coaugmented in the early stance phase of human walking, suggesting that …