[MND] Augmenting Practice

Question 1

Neurons discharge in diffuse areas of the cortex when we move a limb; but also when we observe purposeful (object directed) movement
How do we use this therapeutically?

Answer 1

Action Observation
Mirror Therapy
Motor imagery

Question 2

Action observation involves

Answer 2

Watching someone else move

The illusion of movement increases corticomotor excitability of target muscle