MOTOR IMAGERY

This study tested whether mentally practicing jumps and landings (motor imagery) can help volleyball players avoid landing errors that lead to injuries. Thirty healthy players aged 15-25 from professional teams took part. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured changes in hip, knee, …

This study tested a modified training program that combines watching movements, imagining movements, and doing arm exercises to help stroke survivors improve arm function. 46 people who had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months took part. The goal was to see if this approach cou…

This study looked at how well female volleyball players can imagine movements and mentally rotate hand images compared to non-athletes. Researchers tested 52 women to see if these mental skills are linked to faster reaction times and higher jumps. The goal is to understand the br…

This study looked at whether imagining walking (normal walking or walking on a line) changes leg muscle activity and body movement in people who recently had a stroke. Forty adults with mild walking problems took part. The goal was to understand how mental practice might help rec…