Extreme short-term environmental constraints do not update internal models of action as assessed from motor imagery in adults

Chabeauti, Pierre-Yves; Assaïante, Christine; Vaugoyeau, Marianne

doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.07.002

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“…Further, slower performance of the non-dominant hand in comparison to the dominant hand is more pronounced in imagined than in executed movements (Maruff et al, 1999). In contrast to the above-mentioned studies showing that gravitational constraints are taken into account during imagery (Papaxanthis et al, 2002(Papaxanthis et al, , 2003, microgravity does not seem to be taken into account (Chabeauti, Assaiante & Vaugoyeau, 2012). Further, the imagination of movements in awkward and uncommon postures (Parsons, 1994), and unfamiliar movements, like typing in a different style than usually (Rieger, 2012) does not follow the same constraints as the execution of those movements.…”

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Cognitive Constraints in Motor Imagery

Dahm¹,

Rieger²

2014

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Executed bimanual movements are prepared slower when moving to symbolically different than when moving to symbolically same targets and when targets are mapped to target locations in a left/right fashion than when they are mapped in an inner/outer fashion [Weigelt et al. (Psychol Res 71:238-447, 2007)]. We investigated whether these cognitive bimanual coordination constraints are observable in motor imagery. Participants performed fast bimanual reaching movements from start to target buttons. Symbolic target similarity and mapping were manipulated. Participants performed four action conditions: one execution and three imagination conditions. In the latter they indicated starting, ending, or starting and ending of the movement. We measured movement preparation (RT), movement execution (MT) and the combined duration of movement preparation and execution (RTMT). In all action conditions RTs and MTs were longer in movements towards different targets than in movements towards same targets. Further, RTMTs were longer when targets were mapped to target locations in a left/right fashion than when they were mapped in an inner/ outer fashion, again in all action conditions. RTMTs in imagination and execution were similar, apart from the imagination condition in which participants indicated the start and the end of the movement. Here MTs, but not RTs, were longer than in the execution condition. In conclusion, cognitive coordination constraints are present in the motor imagery of fast (\1600 ms) bimanual movements. Further, alternations between inhibition and execution may prolong the duration of motor imagery.

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confidence: 84%

Cognitive Constraints in Motor Imagery

Dahm¹,

Rieger²

2014

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“…Preventing the negative effects of microgravity on MI during exposure to microgravity is of particular interest. A study of such detrimental effects was reported by Chabeauti et al (2012), who provided evidence that actual durations were significantly longer than imagined durations in a weightlessness condition, and that imagined durations did not differ when comparing data collected in normogravity and microgravity. These results suggest that changes elicited by microgravity are likely to hinder the updating of the internal models of action, hence altering the ability to preserve the temporal congruence between actual and MI performance.…”

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“…A cost-effective, and non-invasive adjunct to complement physical training to both prepare the astronauts before a spaceflight and compensate for the detrimental effects of weightlessness exposure is MI. MI has demonstrated to enhance physical practice both in terrestrial (Schuster et al, 2011) and astronaut populations (Papaxanthis et al, 2003; Chabeauti et al, 2012; Bock et al, 2015). Finally, there is a paucity of research investigating the effect of MI when returning to normogravity while a strong theoretical basis would support ergogenic effects.…”

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Benefits of Motor Imagery for Human Space Flight: A Brief Review of Current Knowledge and Future Applications

Guillot

Debarnot

2019

Front. Physiol.

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Motor imagery (MI) is arguably one of the most remarkable capacities of the human mind. There is now strong experimental evidence that MI contributes to substantial improvements in motor learning and performance. The therapeutic benefits of MI in promoting motor recovery among patients with motor impairments have also been reported. Despite promising theoretical and experimental findings, the utility of MI in adapting to unusual conditions, such as weightlessness during space flight, has received far less attention. In this review, we consider how, why, where, and when MI might be used by astronauts, and further evaluate the optimum MI content. Practically, we suggest that MI might be performed before, during, and after exposure to microgravity, respectively, to prepare for the rapid changes in gravitational forces after launch and to reduce the adverse effects of weightlessness exposition. Moreover, MI has potential role in facilitating re-adaptation when returning to Earth after long exposure to microgravity. Suggestions for further research include a focus on the multi-sensory aspects of MI, the requirement to use temporal characteristics as a measurement tool, and to account for the knowledge-base or metacognitive processes underlying optimal MI implementation.

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“…Motor imagery is an active cognitive process during which the representation of a specific action is internally reproduced (simulated) in working memory without any overt motor output [9]. More importantly, researchers suggest that motor imagery provides a window into the process of action representation by reflecting an internal action representation [10,11]. The ability to predict an intended action outcome and its consequences is important in action planning.…”

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A Program to Improve Reach Estimation and Reduce Fall Risk in the Elderly

2016

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Contemporary research findings indicate that in older persons (typically 64 > years) there are functional decrements in the ability to mentally represent and effectively plan motor actions. Actions, if poorly planned, can result in falling, a major health concern for the elderly. Whereas a number of factors may contribute to falls, over- or underestimation of reach abilities may lead to loss of postural control (balance) and pose a higher risk of falling. Our intent with this paper was to provide: (1) a brief background of the problem, (2) suggest strategies for mental (motor) imagery practice in the context of reach planning, and (3) describe general guidelines and a sample practice format of a training program for clinical use. Mental (motor) imagery practice of reach planning has potential for improving motor performance in reach-related everyday activities and reducing the risk of falls in older persons.

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Extreme short-term environmental constraints do not update internal models of action as assessed from motor imagery in adults

Cited by 14 publications

References 36 publications

Cognitive Constraints in Motor Imagery

Cognitive Constraints in Motor Imagery

Benefits of Motor Imagery for Human Space Flight: A Brief Review of Current Knowledge and Future Applications

A Program to Improve Reach Estimation and Reduce Fall Risk in the Elderly

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