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 …

This introduction to a special issue of Imagination, Cognition and Personality discusses how
imagery ability is conceptualized, measured, and developed within sport and exercise …

Cerebral vascular accidents (strokes) are a leading cause of motor deficiency in millions of
people worldwide. While a complex range of biological systems is affected following a …

This study investigated the influence of different types of mental imagery on heart rate and
anxiety responses to a standard psychological stress task. Using a within-design, 25 …

Sport-based interventions are often highly systematic and follow rigorous procedures. While
these components provide value for researchers hoping to advance knowledge …

Regulating one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors (ie, self-regulation) is critical to an
athlete's success in sport. Imagery is a self-regulation technique that is under the athlete's …

Motor simulation (MS) interventions incorporating motor imagery (MI), and more recently
action observation (AO), are readily accepted as effective interventions to enhance motor …

The present series of studies aimed to develop and provide initial validation of the Ease of
Imagery Questionnaire (EIQ)—a measure assessing ease of imaging different positive and …

Using a case study format, this investigation examines the effectiveness of a systematic
imagery training program on the timing accuracy and movement stability in Taijiquan …

For esport athletes to effectively use imagery and experience its many benefits, they must
develop a collection of skills referred to as imagery ability. Layered stimulus response …