Megan Trotman
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Megan Trotman is a rising researcher in the field of motor control and balance neuroscience, with a focused interest in how cognitive demands influence reactive balance strategies. Her work bridges the gap between cognitive psychology and biomechanics, exploring how the brain prioritizes and executes rapid postural adjustments under dual-task conditions. In her most-cited study, "The effect of increased cognitive processing on reactive balance control following perturbations to the upper limb" (2022, 5 citations), Trotman demonstrated that heightened cognitive load significantly impairs the speed and coordination of reactive balance responses triggered by upper-limb disturbances. This finding has implications for fall prevention in aging populations and for designing safer human-machine interfaces. While her citation count is modest, reflecting an early-career stage, her work is notable for its innovative methodology—using upper-limb perturbations to probe central nervous system resource allocation—and its potential to inform rehabilitation protocols for individuals with cognitive or motor impairments. Trotman’s research contributes a nuanced understanding of how attention and motor control interact, positioning her as a promising voice in the study of human balance and fall risk.
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