Best practice for motor imagery: a systematic literature review on motor imagery training elements in five different disciplines

Best practice for motor imagery: a systematic literature review on motor imagery training elements in five different disciplines

BACKGROUND The literature suggests a beneficial effect of motor imagery (MI) if combined with physical practice, but detailed descriptions of MI training session (MITS) elements and temporal parameters are lacking. The aim of this review was to identify the characteristics of a successful MITS and compare these for different disciplines, MI session types, task focus, age, gender and MI modifica...

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The Effect of Motor imagery practice after the session training on motor memory consolidation in elderly

Introduction The purpose of the present study was to assess the effect of motor imagery training after exercise on motor memory consolidation in the elderly. Materials and Methods The statistical population of the study consisted of healthy men and women in Mashhad nursing homes 22 persons were randomly assigned to 2 groups: motor imagery and control (each group included 11 participants). Int...

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