Automatic imitation is the finding that movement execution is facilitated by compatible and
impeded by incompatible observed movements. In the past 15 years, automatic imitation has …

Purpose: Rehabilitation professionals typically use motor imagery (MI) or action observation
(AO) to increase physical strength for injury prevention and recovery. Here we compared …

Learning a motor skill requires physical practice that engages neural networks involved in
movement. These networks have also been found to be engaged during perception of …

The neurophysiological processes underlying the priming effects of motor imagery (MI) on
force performance remain poorly understood. Here, we tested whether the priming effects of …

Action observation (AO) alone or combined with motor imagery (AO+ MI) has been shown to
engage the motor system. While recent findings support the potential relevance of both …

Action observation (AO) is crucial for motor planning, imitation learning, and social
interaction, but it is not clear whether and how an action execution–observation network …

We demonstrate that observation of everyday rhythmical actions biases subsequent motor
execution of the same and of different actions, using a paradigm where the observed actions …

Muscle weakness is a critical problem facing many older adults. Interventions targeting
nervous system plasticity may show promise in enhancing strength. The purpose of this …

Introduction Observing someone else perform a movement facilitates motor planning,
execution, and motor memory formation. Rate, an important feature in the execution of …

Muscle strength is essential for autonomy in daily activities and performance in sports
activities. Yet, conventional strength training is challenging during recovery from …