ArticleBrain sciences2023
The Effect of Tactile Imagery Training on Reaction Time in Healthy Participants.
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- Triboelectric tactile sensor for pressure and temperature sensing in high-temperature applications.Nature communications · 2025Article
- Tactile exploration and imagery elicit distinct neural dynamics in the parietal cortical network.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
- Evaluation of EEG Oscillatory Patterns and Classification of Compound Limb Tactile Imagery.Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Feasibility and usability of a virtual-reality-based sensorimotor activation apparatus for carpal tunnel syndrome patients.PloS one · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundReaction time is an important measure of sensorimotor performance and coordination and has been shown to improve with training. Various training methods have been employed in the past to improve reaction time. Tactile imagery (TI) is a method of mentally simulating a tactile sensation and has been used in brain-computer interface applications. However, it is yet unknown whether TI can have a learning effect and improve reaction time.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of TI on reaction time in healthy participants.
methodsWe examined the reaction time to vibratory stimuli before and after a TI training session in an experimental group and compared the change in reaction time post-training with pre-training in the experimental group as well as the reaction time in a control group. A follow-up evaluation of reaction time was also conducted.
resultsThe results showed that TI training significantly improved reaction time after TI compared with before TI by approximately 25% (pre-TI right-hand mean ± SD: 456.62 ± 124.26 ms, pre-TI left-hand mean ± SD: 448.82 ± 124.50 ms, post-TI right-hand mean ± SD: 340.32 ± 65.59 ms, post-TI left-hand mean ± SD: 335.52 ± 59.01 ms). Furthermore, post-training reaction time showed significant reduction compared with the control group and the improved reaction time had a lasting effect even after four weeks post-training.
conclusionThese findings indicate that TI training may serve as an alternate imagery strategy for improving reaction time without the need for physical practice.
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