The use of visual feedback, in particular mirror visual feedback, in restoring brain function

VS Ramachandran, EL Altschuler - Brain, 2009 - academic.oup.com
This article reviews the potential use of visual feedback, focusing on mirror visual feedback,
introduced over 15 years ago, for the treatment of many chronic neurological disorders that …

[HTML][HTML] The activation of the mirror neuron system during action observation and action execution with mirror visual feedback in stroke: a systematic review

JJQ Zhang, KNK Fong, N Welage, KPY Liu - Neural plasticity, 2018 - hindawi.com
Objective. To evaluate the concurrent and training effects of action observation (AO) and
action execution with mirror visual feedback (MVF) on the activation of the mirror neuron …

Structural neuroplasticity in the sensorimotor network of professional female ballet dancers

J Hänggi, S Koeneke, L Bezzola… - Human brain …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Evidence suggests that motor, sensory, and cognitive training modulates brain structures
involved in a specific practice. Functional neuroimaging revealed key brain structures …

Mirror therapy enhances motor performance in the paretic upper limb after stroke: a pilot randomized controlled trial

S Samuelkamaleshkumar, S Reethajanetsureka… - Archives of physical …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT) combined with bilateral arm
training and graded activities to improve motor performance in the paretic upper limb after …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality applications for neurological disease: a review

E Schiza, M Matsangidou, K Neokleous… - Frontiers in Robotics …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Recent advancements in Virtual Reality (VR) immersive technologies provide new tools for
the development of novel and promising applications for neurological rehabilitation. The …

Systematic review of the effectiveness of mirror therapy in upper extremity function

D Ezendam, RM Bongers… - Disability and …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose. This review gives an overview of the current state of research regarding the
effectiveness of mirror therapy in upper extremity function. Method. A systematic literature …

[HTML][HTML] Preamputation pain and acute pain predict chronic pain after lower extremity amputation

MA Hanley, MP Jensen, DG Smith, DM Ehde… - The Journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
Although previous research suggests that preamputation pain is a risk factor for pain after
amputation, little is known about the association between acute postsurgical pain and …

[HTML][HTML] Illusory changes in body size modulate body satisfaction in a way that is related to non-clinical eating disorder psychopathology

C Preston, HH Ehrsson - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Historically, body size overestimation has been linked to abnormal levels of body
dissatisfaction found in eating disorders. However, recently this relationship has been called …

Face sensorimotor cortex and its neuroplasticity related to orofacial sensorimotor functions

L Avivi-Arber, R Martin, JC Lee, BJ Sessle - Archives of oral biology, 2011 - Elsevier
This review describes evidence in subprimates and primates that the face primary
somatosensory cortex (face SI) and primary motor cortex (face MI) are involved in …

Future directions: how virtual reality can further improve the assessment and treatment of eating disorders and obesity

J Gutiérrez-Maldonado, BK Wiederhold… - … , Behavior, and Social …, 2016 - liebertpub.com
Transdisciplinary efforts for further elucidating the etiology of eating and weight disorders
and improving the effectiveness of the available evidence-based interventions are …