Enhancing motor imagery practice using synchronous action observation

DL Eaves, NJ Hodges, G Buckingham, G Buccino… - Psychological …, 2022 - Springer
In this paper, we discuss a variety of ways in which practising motor actions by means of
motor imagery (MI) can be enhanced via synchronous action observation (AO), that is, by …

Combined action observation and motor imagery: An intervention to combat the neural and behavioural deficits associated with developmental coordination disorder

MW Scott, G Wood, PS Holmes, J Williams… - Neuroscience & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) have been used separately across different
populations to alleviate movement impairment. Recently these two forms of covert motor …

The effect of virtual reality technology on the imagery skills and performance of target-based sports athletes

D Bedir, SE Erhan - Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The aim of this study is the examination of the effect of virtual reality based imagery (VRBI)
training programs on the shot performance and imagery skills of athletes and, and to …

Action Imagery and Observation in Neurorehabilitation for Parkinson's Disease (ACTION‐PD): Development of a User‐Informed Home Training Intervention to …

J Bek, PS Holmes, CE Craig, ZC Franklin… - Parkinson's …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Parkinson's disease (PD) causes difficulties with hand movements, which few
studies have addressed therapeutically. Training with action observation (AO) and motor …

Guidelines for Reporting Action Simulation Studies (GRASS): proposals to improve reporting of research in Motor Imagery and Action Observation

M Moreno-Verdú, G Hamoline, EE Van Caenegem… - Neuropsychologia, 2023 - Elsevier
Researchers from multiple disciplines have studied the simulation of actions through motor
imagery, action observation, or their combination. Procedures used in these studies vary …

Phase dependent modulation of cortical activity during action observation and motor imagery of walking: An EEG study

N Kaneko, H Yokoyama, Y Masugi, K Watanabe… - NeuroImage, 2021 - Elsevier
Action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) are motor simulations which induce cortical
activity related to execution of observed and imagined movements. Neuroimaging studies …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of combined action observation and motor imagery on corticospinal excitability and movement outcomes: Two meta-analyses

S Chye, AC Valappil, DJ Wright, C Frank… - Neuroscience & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Motor simulation interventions involving motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO)
have received considerable interest in the behavioral sciences. A growing body of research …

Environmental enrichment through virtual reality as multisensory stimulation to mitigate the negative effects of prolonged bed rest

L Šlosar, M Peskar, R Pišot, U Marusic - Frontiers in aging …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Prolonged bed rest causes a multitude of deleterious physiological changes in the human
body that require interventions even during immobilization to prevent or minimize these …

[HTML][HTML] Motor imagery and action observation following immobilization-induced hypoactivity: A narrative review

DR Monany, C Papaxanthis, A Guillot… - Annals of Physical and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background In sports, the risk of pathology or event that leads to an injury, a cessation of
practice or even to an immobilization is high. The subsequent reduction of physical activity …

Combined action observation and motor imagery improves learning of activities of daily living in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

MW Scott, G Wood, PS Holmes, B Marshall, J Williams… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is characterised by poor motor coordination,
which interferes with the ability to execute activities of daily living (ADLs). Combined action …