When determining the effects of a pharmacological treatment on motor capabilities, a proper tool should be employed. Standard motor tests, including open field or rotarod, are often insufficient at ...

The human body constantly adapts its posture in response to its external environment. Known as “whole-body dynamic balance,” this is necessary for everything ranging from daily activities to more ...

The substantia nigra is a motor nucleus located in the basal ganglia of the midbrain. This brain structure contributes to the body's cognitive and motor functions by sending signals to initiate or ...

Increasing poor physical (motor) function from around age 65 is associated with an increased risk of death, finds research published by The BMJ today. Signs of increasing decline, such as difficulty ...