Research Program

The Unit brings together expertise in neurophysiology, neuromuscular control, motor behaviour, exercise science, and rehabilitation. Its research program examines how exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation alter cortical, corticospinal, reticulospinal, and neuromuscular function.

Current research explores strength training, high-intensity interval training, motor learning, cross-education, tendinopathy, limb immobilisation, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and ageing. Across these programs, the Unit uses advanced methods including transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial electrical stimulation, spinal reflex testing, high-density surface electromyography, single motor unit analysis, StartReact protocols, and behavioural measures of motor performance.