Motor imagery modulation of body sway is task-dependent and relies on imagery ability

Motor imagery modulation of body sway is task-dependent and relies on imagery ability

Abstract<br/>In this study we investigate to what extent the effects of motor imagery on postural sway are constrained by movement features and the subject’s imagery ability. Twenty-three subjects were asked to imagine three movements using the kinesthetic modality: rising on tiptoes, whole-bo...

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Main Authors: Thiago eLemos, Nélio S Souza, Carlos H.R. Horsczaruck, Anaelli A. Nogueira-Campos, Laura A.S. de Oliveira, Claudia D. Vargas, Erika C. Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
Subjects:
Motor Imagery
movement variability
Postural control
functional reaching
motor imagery vividness
body center of gravity
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00290/full

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