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What are “normal movements” in any population?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

R. S. W. Masters
Affiliation:
School of Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, England Department of PsychologyUniversity of York, Heslington, York YO1 5DD, England. masters@sportex.bham.ac.uk
R. C. J. Polman
Affiliation:
Department of PsychologyUniversity of York, Heslington, York YO1 5DD, England. masters@sportex.bham.ac.uk

Abstract

It is the contention of Latash & Anson (L&A) that in atypical populations, such as those with cognitive, central neurological, or peripheral disorders, the central nervous system (CNS) is capable of producing more effective, though often less “normal,” movement patterns ifleft to its own devices. It is the aim of this commentary to extend their argument to other populations by pointing out the many parallels with development of movement patterns in sport.

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Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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