journal article·2026-06-14Open access

Research on Biomechanics, Equipment Development, Motor Control and Learning of Human Movements

Mingjiu Yu, Gongbing Shan

Applied Sciences· Volume 16· Issue 12

Abstract

Human movement science has evolved from largely independent disciplinary traditions into an increasingly integrated research field [...]
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Motor Control and Adaptation · Muscle activation and electromyography studies · Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

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Affiliations

School of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China

Biomechanics Lab, Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada

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