R. Chris Miall
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About
R. Chris Miall is a leading researcher in motor neuroscience, whose work bridges sensorimotor control, rehabilitation, and aging. His key research areas include proprioception, motor adaptation, and robot-assisted stroke rehabilitation. A major contribution is his investigation of how proprioceptive loss affects the perception, control, and learning of arm movements, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2018 study (93 citations), which revealed that while vision can partially compensate, proprioception is essential for certain adaptive processes. He has also advanced the field by showing that targeted transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can selectively improve motor adaptation in proximal versus distal upper limbs (46 citations), offering new avenues for personalized neurorehabilitation. His pilot study on robot-assisted rehabilitation (31 citations) highlights the importance of individualized movement selection to optimize recovery after stroke. Additionally, Miall has explored age-related proprioceptive deficits, finding that inactive older adults exhibit proprioceptive loss that is not always reflected in fast reaching tasks (29 citations). With over 200 citations across his most impactful works, Miall’s research is pivotal for understanding sensorimotor integration and developing tailored interventions for motor impairments.
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