Abstract
We are glad to introduce the Third Journal Club of Volume five, the third issue. This edition is focused on relevant studies published in the last years in the field of PhysioMechanics of Human Locomotion, chosen by our Editorial Board members and their colleagues. We hope to stimulate your curiosity in this field and to share with you the passion for the Sports Medicine and Movement Sciences seen also from the scientific point of view. The Editorial Board members wish you an inspiring lecture.
Highlights
Human locomotion can be considered the first archaic movement that distinguishes humans from animals
Reports of the past decades demonstrate that usual walking is controlled and defined by higher cognitive processes involving a complex neural network that incorporates sensory information with motor adaptation even to achieve everyday life tasks
Research is still investigating the indefinite number of elements that can be collected from the human movements useful to mark deviations from normal behaviour that suggest an underlying pathology
Summary
Human locomotion can be considered the first archaic movement that distinguishes humans from animals. The analysis of human locomotion allows researchers to investigate how the impact of different pathologies, e.g., musculoskeletal, metabolic, cardiovascular, or neurological diseases may affect the health of humans. From the treatment of lower limb osteoarthritis to the rehabilitation of spinal cord injuries with hypo-gravity training, from cardiovascular improvements due to Nordic Walking to the clinical evidence of exercise benefits for patients with stroke or multiple sclerosis, the human locomotion is increasingly understood as a valid and effective support tool in both diagnosis and treatment of different pathologies. Bioengineering researchers are paying attention to the possibility to replicate human locomotion even with robotic technologies; for instance, the use of exoskeleton technology designed for people with paralyzed or weakened limbs for facilitating standing, walking, climbing stairs, and performing activities of daily living. Human locomotion is and will keep being a rich source of elements useful for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support of many pathologies
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