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

DL Eaves, M Riach, PS Holmes… - Frontiers in neuroscience, 2016 - frontiersin.org
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 …

Efficacy of upper limb therapies for unilateral cerebral palsy: a meta-analysis

L Sakzewski, J Ziviani, RN Boyd - Pediatrics, 2014 - publications.aap.org
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Children with unilateral cerebral palsy present with
impaired upper limb (UL) function affecting independence, participation, and quality of life …

Rehabilitation with poststroke motor recovery: a review with a focus on neural plasticity

N Takeuchi, SI Izumi - Stroke research and treatment, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Motor recovery after stroke is related to neural plasticity, which involves developing new
neuronal interconnections, acquiring new functions, and compensating for impairment …

Virtual reality experiences, embodiment, videogames and their dimensions in neurorehabilitation

D Perez-Marcos - Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation, 2018 - Springer
Background In the context of stroke rehabilitation, new training approaches mediated by
virtual reality and videogames are usually discussed and evaluated together in reviews and …

[HTML][HTML] The cerebellum and the Mirror Neuron System: A matter of inhibition? From neurophysiological evidence to neuromodulatory implications. A narrative review

A Antonioni, EM Raho, S Straudi, E Granieri… - Neuroscience & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mirror neurons show activity during both the execution (AE) and observation of actions (AO).
The Mirror Neuron System (MNS) could be involved during motor imagery (MI) as well …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of motor imagery or mental practice in functional recovery after stroke: a systematic review

DG Carrasco, JA Cantalapiedra - Neurología (English Edition), 2016 - Elsevier
Introduction In recent decades, many stroke rehabilitation methods have been developed.
Mental practice (MP) is a dynamic state in which the subject evokes an imaginary …

Action observation for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke

LRDM Borges, ABGS Fernandes… - Cochrane Database …, 2022 - cochranelibrary.com
Action observation for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke - Borges, LRDM - 2022 | Cochrane
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Virtual reality and motor imagery: promising tools for assessment and therapy in Parkinson's disease

A Mirelman, I Maidan, JE Deutsch - Movement Disorders, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Motor imagery (MI) and virtual reality (VR) are two evolving therapeutic approaches that
make use of cognitive function to study and enhance movement, in particular, balance and …

Task-based mirror therapy augmenting motor recovery in poststroke hemiparesis: a randomized controlled trial

KN Arya, S Pandian, D Kumar, V Puri - Journal of Stroke and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background To establish the effect of the task-based mirror therapy (TBMT) on the upper
limb recovery in stroke. Methods A pilot, randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial was …

Virtual reality gaming in the rehabilitation of the upper extremities post-stroke

M Yates, A Kelemen, C Sik Lanyi - Brain injury, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Occurrences of strokes often result in unilateral upper limb dysfunction.
Dysfunctions of this nature frequently persist and can present chronic limitations to activities …