Neuromechanisms of Movement and Learning Laboratory (NeuMo) is focused on understanding the neuromotor and cognitive-emotional mechanisms that underlie impaired movement and motor learning deficits in healthy aging and age-related conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and mild cognitive impairment.  Our research involves an integrative approach, consisting of the study of brain function (fMRI, EEG), biomechanics (kinematics, kinetics), and psychophysiological responses (HRV, GSC) with respect to motor control and learning/neuroplasticity.

Focus areas:

• Neural Control of Balance: Investigating mechanisms of postural control and stability, with emphasis on cognitive-emotional influences, and developing targeted interventions for fall prevention.
• Motor Learning and Brain Plasticity: Examining neural reorganization patterns and mechanisms underlying skill acquisition, retention, and transfer in health and disease.
• Upper Extremity Recovery: Investigating neural mechanisms of arm and hand function after stroke and developing interventions to enhance motor recovery and learning.

Funding

We are grateful for funding for the NeuMo Lab from the following sources, whose support drives our mission to advance understanding of neural control of movement and improve rehabilitation outcomes.