William Berg
Professor
Research Interests
My research is in the area of human motor control, with a focus on locomotor and postural behavior, and the role of attention in human performance. My current work concentrates on understanding how the central nervous system (CNS) uses unconscious processes to prepare for and execute skilled movements.
Publications
View list of publications here.
Recent Publications
(* student)
1. Perry, C.W., Berg, W.P. & Teaford, M.A. (2025). The effect of long-term specialized motor experience of the lower limbs on the moving rubber foot illusion. Psychological Research, 89, 165. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-025-02203-3
2. Berg, W.P. (2024). Advances in the study of anticipatory postural adjustments. Brain Sciences, 14, 1219. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14121219
3. *Sinn, S.R., Berg, W.P., *Vachon, G.E., Hughes, M.R. (2023). The role of anticipatory and reflexive compensatory muscle activation in catching errors under load uncertainty. Experimental Brain Research, 241, 1411-1419. DOI: 10.1007/s00221-023-06614-9
4. *Shin, W-T., Berg, W.P., *Stutz, M.M., Hughes, M.R. (2022). Effect of non-contact boxing training on the frequency and timing of anticipatory postural adjustments in healthy adults. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 62, 1646-1653. DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.22.13495-x
5. *Teaford, M., Berg, W.P., Billock, V.A., McMurray, M.S., Thomas, R., Smart, L.J. (2022). Muscle activity prior to experiencing the rubber hand illusion is associated with alterations in perceived hand location. Psychological Research, 87, 519-536. DOI: 10.1007/s00426-022-01665-z
6. Berg, W.P., Hughes, M.R. (2020). Information for anticipatory neuromotor control in catching under load uncertainty. Experimental Brain Research, 238, 1285-1292.
7. *Wood, K., Berg, W.P., Salcedo, N., Walsh, M., *Biller, K. (2020). The effects of closed kinetic chain and open kinetic chain exercise on hip musculature strength and timing in women. Gazzetta Medica Italiana, 179, 213-223.
8. Berg, W.P., Hughes, M.R. (2020). The effect of load uncertainty on neuromotor control in catching: Gender differences and short foreperiods. Journal of Motor Behavior, 52, 318-332.
Current Projects
The effect of vision on the timing of self-induced anticipatory postural adjustments
For more information contact William Berg (bergwp@miamioh.edu)
Differences in human state anxiety and chronic stress in treadmill vs. outdoor running
For more information contact William Berg (bergwp@miamioh.edu)