Human locomotion within dynamical systems perspective: theory and clinical implications
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locomotion, systems theoryAbstract
Locomotion is a basic human function, which allows the individual to explore his environment and perform appropriate actions. The locomotion also can be seen from the energy point of view, as a means of dissipating energy in a thermodynamic system. Traditionally, the locomotion control has been studied from the standpoint of neural networks in the central nervous system. More recent approaches have been tried to provide a different perspective for motor control, such as the approach of Dynamical Systems or Dynamical Patterns Theory. Therefore, the objective of this study was to review the theoretical principles of the application of dynamical systems approach to understanding human locomotion and discuss the practical implications of this approach to the field of rehabilitation. The approach of Dynamical Systems is a theory that assess the importance of the various subsystems of the human body, which would be controlled by the dynamic laws of physics. In general, would be a system of self-organization looking for the most effective strategies in accordance with available resources and constraints imposed by the environment. Then, we can interpret the process of human locomotion, their patterns of occurrence and apply it to the gait of special populations, such as cerebral palsy, stroke, low back pain, among others.
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