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Towards functional movement: Implications for research and therapy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

C. J. Worringham
Affiliation:
Department of Movement Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arijor, MI 48109-2214
G. K. Kerr
Affiliation:
School of Human Movement Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, g.kerr@qut.edu.au
C. O'Brien
Affiliation:
School of Human Movement Studies, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, g.kerr@qut.edu.au

Abstract

Researchers and clinicians have different goals and constraints in trying to understand and treat movement disorders. Research on primary and secondary aspects of disorders may lead to effective treatment aimed at restoring functional movements even if the primary disorder cannot be cured. Similarly, movement patterns may be maladaptive and hence need therapeutic intervention to restore functional movement skills.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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