Does the motor system need intermittent control?

Ian David Loram*, Cornelis Van De Kamp, Martin Lakie, Henrik Gollee, Peter J. Gawthrop

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)117-125
JournalExercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Volume42
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • adaptation
  • intermittent control
  • psychological refractory period
  • selection
  • sensorimotor control

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