Year
2018
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Medicine
Abstract
Our ability to move, and more importantly adapt our movements to satisfy the needs of a desired context is the cornerstone of our evolutionary ascent. Due to our bipedal nature, and the relative base of support it provides, movements must often be considered with respect to the influences they will exert on body posture. Therefore, the central nervous system (CNS) must effectively coordinate goals relating to both movement and postural stability for successful and controlled movement to be achieved in any number of daily tasks.
Recommended Citation
Stamenkovic, Alexander, On the role of posture in the control of balance and preparation of movement: understanding intermuscular and inter-segmental coordination during reaching, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, 2018. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses1/309
FoR codes (2008)
110603 Motor Control, 110601 Biomechanics, 111603 Systems Physiology, 110903 Central Nervous System
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.