title: Applying principles of motor learning and control to upper extremity rehabilitation.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Technology and Management, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Muratori
authors.forename: Eric M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Lamberg
authors.forename: Lori
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Quinn
authors.forename: Susan V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Duff
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D025461:Feedback, Physiological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology