Motor imagery during action observation: A brief review of evidence, theory and future research opportunities

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 learning and rehabilitation. Their independent use has been shown to be effective, and there is clear evidence that the two pr...

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Main Authors: Daniel Lloyd Eaves, Martin Riach, Paul Stewart Holmes, David James Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2016.00514/full