Plastic changes in hand proprioception following force-field motor learning.
Motor neurophysiologists are placing greater emphasis on sensory feedback processing than ever before. In line with this shift, a recent article by Ostry and colleagues provided timely new evidence that force-field motor learning influences not only motor output, but also proprioceptive sense. In this Neuro Forum, the merits and limitations of Ostry and colleagues are explored in the context of recent work on proprioceptive function, including several recent studies from this journal.
Goble
Daniel J
DJ
University of Michigan, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 325 E. Eisenhower, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA. dgoble@umich.edu
Anguera
Joaquin A
JA
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological / Q000502:physiology; D056228:Feedback, Sensory; D006225:Hand / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning / Q000502:physiology*; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000502:physiology*; D011434:Proprioception / Q000502:physiology*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology