Editorial: The Neural Control of Locomotion: Current Knowledge and Future Research

In addition to general considerations of locomotor network derangements in animal models and humans, specific aspects of locomotor control are discussed, such as the role of subpopulations of striatal neurons, the importance of low-frequency electromyographic activity of synergistic muscles and anticipatory postural adjustments during gait initiation. Particularly, the benefits of deep brain stimulation with trouble-shooting options for gait are reviewed and new stimulation paradigms, e.g., combined subthalamic and nigral stimulation and lead symmetry are presented to improve gait control in parkinsonian patients. Conflict of Interest The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.