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How does motor imagery speed affect motor performance times? Evaluating the effects of task specificity

2010; Wiley; Volume: 25; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/acp.1718

1099-0720

Ursula Debarnot, Magali Louis, Christian Collet, Aymeric Guillot,

Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies

Applied Cognitive PsychologyVolume 25, Issue 4 p. 536-540 Research Article How does motor imagery speed affect motor performance times? Evaluating the effects of task specificity Ursula Debarnot, Ursula Debarnot Interdepartmental Research Centre E. Piaggio, School of Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorMagali Louis, Magali Louis Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorChristian Collet, Christian Collet Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorAymeric Guillot, Corresponding Author Aymeric Guillot aymeric.guillot@univ-lyon1.fr Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceCentre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le Sport, EA 647, Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, 27-29 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, 69622 Villeurbanne cedex, France.Search for more papers by this author Ursula Debarnot, Ursula Debarnot Interdepartmental Research Centre E. Piaggio, School of Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorMagali Louis, Magali Louis Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorChristian Collet, Christian Collet Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceSearch for more papers by this authorAymeric Guillot, Corresponding Author Aymeric Guillot aymeric.guillot@univ-lyon1.fr Centre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le sport, Performance Motrice, Mentale et du Matériel, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, Université de Lyon, FranceCentre de Recherche et d'Innovation sur le Sport, EA 647, Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon I, 27-29 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, 69622 Villeurbanne cedex, France.Search for more papers by this author First published: 25 July 2011 https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.1718Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary The present experiment investigated whether motor imagery (MI) performed at a faster speed might influence the actual motor performance duration by comparing real-time vs. fast MI of different finger movement sequences. Forty-eight participants were either asked to do real-time or fast MI practice of simple 8-digit (unimanual), complex 8-digit (bimanual), and long (16-digit) finger movement sequences. The main findings revealed that both fast and real-time MI resulted in actual speed gains in all experimental conditions, hence suggesting that performing fast MI did not systematically provide additional benefits as compared to real-time MI. Interestingly, the results suggested that the speed at which movements were performed following an increase in MI speed was selectively influenced by the complexity of the task. MI training at higher speed seemed to be more effective in changing complex motor sequences compared with real-time MI. Practical implications in motor learning and rehabilitation are also discussed. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Citing Literature Volume25, Issue4July/August 2011Pages 536-540 RelatedInformation