Functional Movement Screen
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Eye Movement Monitoring of Memory
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2010
Eye movement monitoring (or eye tracking) reveals where in space the eyes linger, when and for how long. Here, we demonstrate how eye tracking can be used to investigate the integrity of memory in multiple participant populations, without requiring verbal, or otherwise explicit, reports.
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Unravelling the Function of a Bacterial Effector from a Non-cultivable Plant Pathogen Using a Yeast Two-hybrid Screen
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2017
Bacterial effector proteins are important for establishing successful infections. This protocol describes the experimental identification of proteinaceous binding partners of a bacterial effector protein in its natural plant host. Identifying these effector interactions via yeast two-hybrid screens has become an important tool in unravelling molecular pathogenicity strategies.
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High-throughput Functional Screening using a Homemade Dual-glow Luciferase Assay
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2014
We present a rapid and inexpensive screening method for identifying transcriptional regulators using high-throughput robotic transfections and a homemade dual-glow luciferase assay. This protocol rapidly generates direct side-by-side functional data for thousands of genes and is easily modifiable to target any gene of interest.
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Using an EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interface for Virtual Cursor Movement with BCI2000
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2009
In this video, we demonstrate the steps required to run a brain-computer interface experiment, including setting up the EEG cap, calibrating the system, and training the user to move a cursor in two dimensions using imagined movements.
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Anatomical Movements
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2023
Anatomical movements refer to the various actions or motions that can be performed by the body's joints and muscles. These movements are described using specific terms to provide a standardized way of discussing and understanding the range of motion at different joints. Here are some common anatomical movements: Flexion and extension motions are in the sagittal (anterior–posterior) plane of motion. These movements take place at the shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, wrist, metacarpophalangeal,...
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The scoring system translates observed movement quality into a structured record. Higher scores indicate that a movement pattern was completed with fewer identified limitations, whereas compensations, asymmetry, or pain can lower the result. The score helps clinicians identify patterns requiring closer evaluation, but it should not be treated as a diagnosis by itself.
These findings indicate that the person did not perform a movement pattern under the intended conditions. Pain may require further evaluation, while compensations and asymmetry can reveal differences in movement control or limitations affecting performance. Recording these features makes the screen more clinically informative than relying only on a numerical score.
Defined movement conditions and a shared scoring scale give practitioners a consistent way to describe performance. This structure supports communication among clinicians and makes findings easier to compare when establishing a baseline or reviewing change. Standardization improves organization, but it does not remove the need for a broader clinical assessment.
The individual performs each of the seven fundamental movement patterns under the specified conditions while the clinician observes movement quality. The clinician records the corresponding score and notes relevant pain, compensations, or asymmetry. These observations create a structured starting point for deciding whether further evaluation or movement-focused intervention is appropriate.
Clinicians can use the screen at the beginning of an evaluation to establish a movement baseline and identify patterns that may influence corrective exercise or rehabilitation planning. The findings provide organized information for selecting areas to address, while the comprehensive assessment supplies the additional clinical context needed for individualized decisions.
Repeating the assessment allows clinicians to monitor changes in movement quality over time using the same structured patterns and scoring approach. Improved or unchanged results can help document progress and support communication among practitioners. However, follow-up interpretation should remain connected to the broader clinical assessment rather than relying on score changes alone.