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Review
. 2013 Apr-Jun;26(2):94-102; quiz 103.
doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2012.12.007.

Applying principles of motor learning and control to upper extremity rehabilitation

Lisa M Muratori  1 , Eric M Lamberg, Lori Quinn, Susan V Duff
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Review

Applying principles of motor learning and control to upper extremity rehabilitation

Lisa M Muratori et al. J Hand Ther. 2013 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief review of the principles of motor control and learning. Different models of motor control from historical to contemporary are presented with emphasis on the Systems model. Concepts of motor learning including skill acquisition, measurement of learning, and methods to promote skill acquisition by examining the many facets of practice scheduling and use of feedback are provided. A fictional client case is introduced and threaded throughout the article to facilitate understanding of these concepts and how they can be applied to clinical practice.

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