Motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) have traditionally been viewed as two
separate techniques, which can both be used alongside physical practice to enhance motor …

In the last decade, many studies confirmed the benefits of mental practice with motor
imagery. In this review we first aimed to compile data issued from fundamental and clinical …

Seeing an agent perform an action typically triggers a motor simulation of that action in the
observer's Mirror Neuron System (MNS). Over the past few years, it has become increasingly …

The predominant role of the primary motor cortex (M1) in motor execution is well
acknowledged. However, additional roles of M1 are getting evident in humans owing to …

Mirror neurons show activity during both the execution (AE) and observation of actions (AO).
The Mirror Neuron System (MNS) could be involved during motor imagery (MI) as well …

The ability to rapidly process others' emotional signals is crucial for adaptive social
interactions. However, to date it is still unclear how observing emotional facial expressions …

Observation and imagery of movement both activate similar brain regions to those involved
in movement execution. As such, both are recommended as techniques for aiding the …

Motor imagery (MI) has received a lot of interest during the last decades as its chronic or
acute use has demonstrated several effects on improving sport performances or skills. The …

Action observation is central to human social interaction. It allows people to derive what
mental states drive others' behaviour and coordinate (and compete) effectively with them …

Traditionally, the neural basis of social perception has been studied by showing participants
brief examples of the actions or emotions of others presented in randomized order to prevent …