Abstract Information processing in the brain is governed by oscillatory activity. Activity
oscillations in specific frequency bands (theta, alpha, beta and gamma) have been …

The need to quantify aspects of training to improve training prescription has been the holy
grail of sport scientists and coaches for many years. Recently, there has been an increase in …

Background Many studies have demonstrated the usefulness of repetitive task practice by
using robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) devices, including Lokomat, for the treatment of …

Dance has traditionally been viewed from a Eurocentric perspective as a mode of self-
expression that involves the human body moving through space, performed for the purposes …

One of the most studied aspects of children's cognitive development is that of the
development of the executive function, and research has shown that physical activity has …

While it is well documented that the motor system is more than a mere implementer of motor
actions, the possible applications of its cognitive side are still under-exploited, often …

There is a growing body of evidence that important aspects of human cognition have been
marginalized, or overlooked, by traditional cognitive science. In particular, the use of …

The idea for this textbook was born as your two authors dined in a restaurant on a busy
street in one of the world's large cities, Boston. Having worked for years publishing technical …

Mental disorders are rapidly increasing each year and have become a major challenge
affecting the social and financial well-being of individuals. There is a need for phenotypic …

More neuroscience researchers are using scalp electroencephalography (EEG) to measure
electrocortical dynamics during human locomotion and other types of movement. Motion …