Mark L. Latash
Ph.D., 1989, Physiology, Rush University
Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology
Contact Information
268N Recreation Building
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863-5374
Fax: (814) 865-1275
mll11psu.edu
Publications
Research Interests
Control and coordination of multi-element systems participating in the production of voluntary movements. Equilibrium-point hypothesis of motor control. Control of posture, multi-joint reaching, finger coordination, and other motor tasks. The neurophysiological mechanisms of the production of voluntary movements. Changes in motor control and coordination with age, neurological disorder, and rehabilitation.
Selected Publications
Latash M.L., Scholz J.P., Schöner G. (2007) Toward a new theory of motor synergies. Motor Control 11: 275-307.
Latash M.L. (2008) Neurophysiological Basis of Movement. Second Edition. Human Kinetics: Urbana, IL.
Latash M.L. (2008) Synergy. Oxford University Press: New York.