M. Spinelli

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M. Spinelli’s research lies at the intersection of interoception, autonomic physiology, and motor control, with a particular focus on how the brain perceives internal bodily signals—such as heartbeat—to influence posture and balance. In their most-cited work, “Exploring the relationship between cardiac awareness and balance” (2024, 3 citations), Spinelli tested the hypothesis that cardiac interoceptive awareness contributes to postural stability, providing novel evidence that the perception of autonomic signals may play a functional role in balance control. This contribution bridges a gap between cognitive neuroscience and motor systems, offering new insights into how the body’s internal state shapes physical behavior. Though early in their citation trajectory, Spinelli’s work has already been recognized for its conceptual originality and methodological precision. By linking subjective awareness of heartbeat with objective measures of postural sway, Spinelli opens new avenues for understanding sensorimotor integration and for potential clinical applications in fall prevention or rehabilitation. Their research is particularly relevant for students and scholars interested in embodied cognition, autonomic neuroscience, and the neural bases of balance.