Our body is central to our sense of self, and distorted body representations are found in
several serious medical conditions. This paper reviews evidence that distortions of body …

Abstract Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa present alterations in the
way they experience their bodies. Body experience results from a multisensory integration …

Background Rigid, restrictive eating patterns, fear of gaining weight, body image concerns,
but also binge eating episodes with loss of control leading to overweight, at times followed …

Bodily awareness is informed by both sensory data and prior knowledge. Although
misleading sensory signals have been repeatedly shown to affect bodily awareness, only …

The aim of this study was to analyze gender differences in several variables involved in the
development of eating disorders (ED): Overestimation of thinness, weight concerns …

In psychiatry, mental representations are considered at a variety of complexity levels in a
highly interdisciplinary context. Strict definitions, where mental representation reflects the …

Bodily awareness is informed by both sensory data and prior knowledge. Although
misleading sensory signals have been repeatedly shown to affect bodily awareness, only …

Patients with Anorexia (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN) consistently reveal an altered body
experience. Body experience results from a multisensory integration process (MSI) where …

Athletes, especially those competing at elite levels, are often concerned about their body
weight and appearance. Although prevalence rates may vary, male and female athletes …

La représentation corporelle est l'ensemble des fonctions cognitives permettant le suivi de
l'état du corps. Elle est impliquée dans des situations diverses, comme la perception des …