While being very promising for a wide range of applications, mental-imagery-based brain–
computer interfaces (MI-BCIs) remain barely used outside laboratories, notably due to the …

Introduction: Mental skills training, which refers to the teaching of performance enhancement
and stress management psychological strategies, may benefit surgeons. Our objective was …

Motor imagery (MI) is considered to be a promising cognitive tool for improving motor skills
as well as for rehabilitation therapy of movement disorders. It is believed that MI training …

PURPOSE The operating room is a high pressure environment for surgical trainees as they
attempt to reach a high level of performance in the midst of a multitude of stressors. The …

Introduction In the present work we analyzed the hormonal (salivary Cortisol; sC), immune
(salivary Immunoglobulin A; sIgA) and cardiovascular (Heart rate, HR, and systolic blood …

Objective. Brain–computer interface (BCI) technology is attracting increasing interest as a
tool for enhancing recovery of motor function after stroke, yet the optimal way to apply this …

Over the past few decades, researchers have become interested in the mechanisms behind
motor imagery (ie, the mental rehearsal of action). During this time several theories of motor …

Background Cognitive behavioral therapy is known to improve the management of chronic
pain. However, the components of this therapy are still being investigated and debated …

Experts must often execute cognitive and motor skills in demanding, potentially stressful
environments. Broadly, stress impairs attention and working memory, increasing …

This research was conducted to predict the anxiety level of the Sport Sciences Faculty
students. In the study, mental fundamental skills, mental performance skills, interpersonal …