Distortions of body representations are not the exception but the rule. In his author-itative
review, Longo [1] describes how there is a general tendency to overestimate the body width …

Peripersonal space (PPS) is a construct referring to the portion of space immediately
surrounding our bodies, where most of the interactions between the subject and the …

Background/Objectives: This study examined the impact of spasticity-related unpleasant
sensations (pain, heaviness, stiffness) on various domains of the International Classification …

A growing body of research investigating the relationship between body representation and
tool-use has shown that body representation is highly malleable. The nature of the body …

Anticipating physical contact with objects in the environment is a key component of efficient
motor performance. Peripersonal neurons are thought to play a determinant role in these …

Background Following a stroke, patients may suffer from alterations in the perception of their
own body due to an acquired deficit in body representations. While such changes may …

Purpose The Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA) measures
interoceptive body awareness, which includes aspects such as attention regulation, self …

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability, especially due to an increased fall risk
and postural instability. The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of motor …

This study explores the efficacy of our novel and personalized brain–computer interface
(BCI) therapy, in enhancing hand movement recovery among stroke survivors. Stroke often …

Objective: Human figure drawings are widely used in clinical practice as a qualitative
indication of Body Representations (BRs) alterations in stroke patients. The objective of this …