LEADER 03906nam 2200385z- 450 001 9910166647703321 005 20231214132834.0 035 $a(CKB)3710000001092122 035 $a(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/53188 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001092122 100 $a20202102d2016 |y 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurmn|---annan 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aMental practice $eclinical and experimental research in imagery and action observation 210 $cFrontiers Media SA$d2016 215 $a1 electronic resource (208 p.) 225 1 $aFrontiers Research Topics 311 $a2-88919-839-1 330 $aThere is now strong evidence demonstrating that the brain simulates action and other functions. Such action simulation can be evoked through conscious mental rehearsal of movement or imagery, but also through passive action observation watching movements in others. Furthermore, there is evidence to suggest that mental rehearsal of movement, or mental practice, can produce improvements normally attributed to practising actual movements. It is currently assumed that such improvements are due to neural activation associated with action simulation. However the neuroscience of mental practice efficacy is still poorly understood. The aim of this research topic is to clarify the underlying mechanisms of mental practice, bringing evidence from cognitive neuroscience, experimental neuropsychology, sport and movement science, and clinical neurology. It also attempts to address confusion regarding the concepts of imagery and observation, which has hampered the progression of mental practice research both scientifically and applied. As well as reviews, theoretical, and position articles, this research topic includes original neuroimaging, experimental, and patient research addressing, among others, the following issues. Neuroimaging studies provide strong evidence for action simulation, but the link to behavioural change and functional outcome is weak. What is the evidence that mental practice efficacy is driven by neuroplasticity processes evoked by action simulation? This research topic includes contributions on neural correlates and behaviour with regards to imagery and action observation. Much of the mental practice efficacy evidence comes from longstanding research within sport science. However, what does mental practice entail in these contexts, and to what extent is it compatible with the cognitive neuroscience perspective of action simulation? This research topic will include contributions that consider both evidence and concepts with regards to imagery and action observation, in an attempt to build an interdisciplinary consensus on the nature and application of mental practice. Mental practice is perceived as a promising motor rehabilitation technique, but critically there is lack of clarity or consensus on what mental practice treatment should entail. It is also not clear what are the most appropriate outcomes to measure imagery ability and cognitive or behavioural change following mental practice. A further important issue that needs consideration as part of this research topic is dosage, as it is currently unclear how much mental practice is appropriate and whether this depends on patient variables such as age, cognitive functioning, motor function, or pathophysiology. 610 $aMental Practice 610 $aCognitive neuroscience 610 $aaction simulation 610 $aaction observation 610 $aimagery 700 $aIetswaart$b Magdalena$4auth$01279870 702 $aEdwards$b Martin Gareth$4auth 702 $aJackson$b Philip L$4auth 702 $aButler$b Andrew J$4auth 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910166647703321 996 $aMental practice$93016094 997 $aUNINA