Combined action observation and motor imagery: An intervention to combat the neural and behavioural deficits associated with developmental coordination disorder

Action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) have been used separately across different populations to alleviate movement impairment. Recently these two forms of covert simulation combined (combined action imagery; AOMI), resulting in greater neurophysiological activity the system, more favourable behavioural outcomes when compared independent AO MI. This review aims outline how some neural deficits associated with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) are evident during MI, highlight techniques independently improve skill learning children this population. The growing body evidence indicating that AOMI is superior use either MI then synthesised discussed context DCD. To conclude, recommendations optimise delivery for DCD provided future avenues research highlighted.