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 …

Bodily awareness is a central component of human sensation, action, and cognition. The
human body is subject to profound changes over the adult lifespan. We live in an aging …

Background. Parkinson's disease (PD) causes difficulties with hand movements, which few
studies have addressed therapeutically. Training with action observation (AO) and motor …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that causes both sensorimotor
and non-motor impairments, and there is a clear need for non-medical approaches to …

Background Action observation (AO) activates the motor system, influencing movement and
increasing learning, and has been shown to improve speed and timing of movement in …

Dance is an enjoyable, non-therapy-focused activity that may provide a range of benefits for
people with Parkinson's. The internal simulation of movement through observation, imitation …

Action observation and imitation may facilitate movement in Parkinson's disease (PD).
People with PD have been found to imitate intransitive actions similarly to neurologically …

Background: The discovery of the Mirror Neuron System has promoted the development of
Action Observation Therapy (AOT) to improve motor and functional abilities in patients with …

Motor imagery supports motor learning and performance and has the potential to be a useful
strategy for neurorehabilitation. However, motor imagery ability may be impacted by ageing …

Seeing someone else move can have a powerful effect on our own motor system, making us
more likely to make the same movement even if we are not intending to do so. This motor …