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All human actions involve motor control. Even the simplest movement requires the coordinated recruitment of many muscles, orchestrated by neuronal circuits in the brain and the spinal cord. As a consequence, lesions affecting the central nervous system, such as stroke, can lead to a wide range of motor impairments. While a certain degree of recovery can often be achieved by harnessing the plasticity of the motor hierarchy, patients typically struggle to regain full motor control. In this context, technology-assisted interventions offer the prospect of intense, controllable and quantifiable motor training. Yet, clinical outcomes remain comparable to conventional approaches, suggesting the need for a paradigm shift towards customized knowledge-driven treatments to fully exploit their potential. In ... toggle 7 keywords

human motor control spinal cord functional magnetic resonance imaging dynamic functional connectivity neurotechnology neurorehabilitation stroke

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Author
Kinany, Nawal
Institution
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Supervisors
Publication Year
2020
Upload Date
Sept. 29, 2020

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