The effect of motor imagery on quality of movement when performing reaching tasks in healthy subjects: A proof of concept
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
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Alternative codes found
RIV/61989592:15120/22:73615193
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360859221002412?via%3Dihub" target="_blank" >https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360859221002412?via%3Dihub</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.10.004" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.10.004</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
The effect of motor imagery on quality of movement when performing reaching tasks in healthy subjects: A proof of concept
Original language description
Introduction: The use of motor imagery (MI) has been shown to offer significant improvements in movement performance in sports, and is now receiving a lot of attention as a relatively new therapeutic approach which can be applied in rehabilitation. However, the effects of MI on the quality of movement is still unclear. This study explored the immediate effect of MI on reaching tasks in healthy subjects. Methods: 17 healthy individuals (33 ± 8.2 years) participated in the study. Surface electromyography (sEMG) and inertial measurement units (IMU) were used to identify muscle activity and angular velocity in both upper limbs. Participants performed a reach task using their dominant and non-dominant arms at their most comfortable speed, they were then asked to imagine themselves performing the same reaching task, and finally they were asked to repeat the reaching task. Results: Significant decreases were seen in the muscle activity between pre and post MI for Biceps Brachii, Anterior Deltoid and Triceps Brachii. In addition, a significant increase was seen in extension angular velocity post MI. Discussion: The results indicate that the use of MI just after physical practice appears to have an immediate effect on the muscle activity and kinematics during a reaching task, which may suggest an improved quality of movement. Conclusion: This proof of concept study shows the potential for MI to improve the quality of performing reaching task and offers a possible therapeutic option for Stroke survivors and other neuromuscular disorders.
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
30230 - Other clinical medicine subjects
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace
Others
Publication year
2022
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
ISSN
1360-8592
e-ISSN
1532-9283
Volume of the periodical
29
Issue of the periodical within the volume
January
Country of publishing house
NL - THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
Number of pages
6
Pages from-to
161-166
UT code for WoS article
000849109800024
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-85122778199