Toward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigue

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dc.contributor.advisorRauch, Laurieen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorStein, Dan Jen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorBrooks, Samantha Jen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorKing, Michael T Cen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-07-27T10:12:28Z
dc.date.available2016-07-27T10:12:28Z
dc.date.issued2016en_ZA
dc.description.abstractHandgrip is a ubiquitous human movement that determines how we interact with our environment. It is involved in almost every aspect of daily life (e.g. opening a door, handling cutlery, using tools) and like all human movement, its application is limited by muscle fatigue. However, the supraspinal mechanisms of handgrip and handgrip fatigue are not fully understood despite the importance of this fundamental movement, numerous publications, and its presence as a longstanding research topic. This thesis investigates the brain mechanisms of handgrip and handgrip fatigue using fMRI. It begins with a review of the literature in Chapter one, which evaluates the theories and evidence for central control of handgrip and muscle fatigue as well as describing the rationale to perform the experiments in this thesis. The methodology and analyses are also reviewed to provide rationale for their use and to facilitate the interpretation of subsequent experimental results. In order to understand the supraspinal mechanisms of handgrip and handgrip fatigue it is logical to first understand the most fundamental grip type (power vs. precision) and pattern (static vs. dynamic) by which handgrip can be performed.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationKing, M. T. C. (2016). <i>Toward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigue</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20832en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationKing, Michael T C. <i>"Toward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigue."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20832en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationKing, M. 2016. Toward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigue. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - King, Michael T C AB - Handgrip is a ubiquitous human movement that determines how we interact with our environment. It is involved in almost every aspect of daily life (e.g. opening a door, handling cutlery, using tools) and like all human movement, its application is limited by muscle fatigue. However, the supraspinal mechanisms of handgrip and handgrip fatigue are not fully understood despite the importance of this fundamental movement, numerous publications, and its presence as a longstanding research topic. This thesis investigates the brain mechanisms of handgrip and handgrip fatigue using fMRI. It begins with a review of the literature in Chapter one, which evaluates the theories and evidence for central control of handgrip and muscle fatigue as well as describing the rationale to perform the experiments in this thesis. The methodology and analyses are also reviewed to provide rationale for their use and to facilitate the interpretation of subsequent experimental results. In order to understand the supraspinal mechanisms of handgrip and handgrip fatigue it is logical to first understand the most fundamental grip type (power vs. precision) and pattern (static vs. dynamic) by which handgrip can be performed. DA - 2016 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2016 T1 - Toward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigue TI - Toward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigue UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20832 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/20832
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationKing MTC. Toward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigue. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Health Sciences ,MRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicine, 2016 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20832en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentMRC/UCT RU for Exercise and Sport Medicineen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciencesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherExercise Sciencen_ZA
dc.titleToward a greater understanding of the brain processes underlying handgrip and handgrip fatigueen_ZA
dc.typeDoctoral Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelDoctoral
dc.type.qualificationnamePhDen_ZA
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