MOTOR IMAGERY

This study looked at whether mentally practicing jumps and landings (motor imagery) can help volleyball players move in safer ways to prevent injuries. Thirty healthy players aged 15-25 took part. Researchers measured their hip, knee, and ankle angles during jumps before and afte…

This study tested a special training program that combines watching movements, imagining movements, and doing gentle 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 c…

This study looked at whether imagining walking can change muscle activity and body movement in people who recently had a stroke. Forty stroke survivors with mild walking difficulties took part. They were asked to imagine walking normally or walking on a line, and their muscle act…

This study looked at how imagining movements and mentally rotating hand images relate to reaction time and jumping ability in female volleyball players. Researchers compared 52 participants—volleyball players and non-athletes—to see if athletes have better mental imagery skills. …