Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients
Stroke symptoms encompass sensory, cognitive, motor, and psychosocial dysfunctions, with motor impairment being the most prevalent. This impairment significantly contributes to functional incapacity and a diminished quality of life. Stroke rehabilitation strategies primarily aim to promote neural re...
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| author | Aisha Nakintu Carmelo Mario Vicario Lijuan Wang Shuo Luan Fengxue Qi |
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| description | Stroke symptoms encompass sensory, cognitive, motor, and psychosocial dysfunctions, with motor impairment being the most prevalent. This impairment significantly contributes to functional incapacity and a diminished quality of life. Stroke rehabilitation strategies primarily aim to promote neural reorganization and motor skill recovery. Among these, motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) are distinct therapeutic techniques with unique mechanisms of action. This review begins by analyzing the strengths and limitations of each approach individually and argues that integrating MI and AO therapy could offer a more effective rehabilitation strategy. A thorough evaluation of relevant literature is presented, detailing methodologies, key findings, and implications. The objective is to elucidate the potential benefits and underlying mechanisms of combining these two therapies in stroke rehabilitation. In conclusion, the article advocates for the adoption of combined MI and AO therapy in neurorehabilitation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-13f0246c04c74ff8b3e4d12cd00a07fe2025-08-20T02:43:43ZengIMR PressJournal of Integrative Neuroscience0219-63522025-06-012462649510.31083/JIN26495S0219-6352(25)00915-5Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke PatientsAisha Nakintu0Carmelo Mario Vicario1Lijuan Wang2Shuo Luan3Fengxue Qi4School of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, 100084 Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Education and Cultural Studies, University of Messina, 98121 Messina, ItalySchool of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, 100084 Beijing, ChinaSchool of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, 100084 Beijing, ChinaSports, Exercise and Brain Sciences Laboratory, Sports Coaching College, Beijing Sport University, 100084 Beijing, ChinaStroke symptoms encompass sensory, cognitive, motor, and psychosocial dysfunctions, with motor impairment being the most prevalent. This impairment significantly contributes to functional incapacity and a diminished quality of life. Stroke rehabilitation strategies primarily aim to promote neural reorganization and motor skill recovery. Among these, motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) are distinct therapeutic techniques with unique mechanisms of action. This review begins by analyzing the strengths and limitations of each approach individually and argues that integrating MI and AO therapy could offer a more effective rehabilitation strategy. A thorough evaluation of relevant literature is presented, detailing methodologies, key findings, and implications. The objective is to elucidate the potential benefits and underlying mechanisms of combining these two therapies in stroke rehabilitation. In conclusion, the article advocates for the adoption of combined MI and AO therapy in neurorehabilitation.https://www.imrpress.com/journal/JIN/24/6/10.31083/JIN26495motor imageryaction observationmotor functionstroke rehabilitation |
| spellingShingle | Aisha Nakintu Carmelo Mario Vicario Lijuan Wang Shuo Luan Fengxue Qi Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients Journal of Integrative Neuroscience motor imagery action observation motor function stroke rehabilitation |
| title | Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients |
| title_full | Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients |
| title_short | Effects of Motor Imagery Combined With Action Observation on Motor Function in Stroke Patients |
| title_sort | effects of motor imagery combined with action observation on motor function in stroke patients |
| topic | motor imagery action observation motor function stroke rehabilitation |
| url | https://www.imrpress.com/journal/JIN/24/6/10.31083/JIN26495 |
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