Academic Journal
Q2Motor Control
About Motor Control
Motor Control is a scholarly journal published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.476 and H-index of 55.
Coverage: 1987, 1997-2026. Research categories: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Neurology (clinical) (Q3); Physiology (medical) (Q3); Sports Science (Q3).
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Topics in published research
Motor Control and Adaptation; Muscle activation and electromyography studies; Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention; Action Observation and Synchronization; Sports Performance and Training; Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders.
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