ArticleFrontiers in neuroscience2023
Investigating the influence of functional electrical stimulation on motor imagery related μ-rhythm suppression.
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- Comparative efficacy of motor imagery augmented with central non-invasive brain stimulation versus peripheral electrical stimulation for upper extremity rehabilitation post-stroke: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of adding R-BoT + plus verticalization-based robotic locomotor training to conventional rehabilitation in patients with subacute stroke: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Trial
- Extending reach: hybrid robotic-functional electrical stimulation training for post-stroke upper extremity rehabilitation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Trial
- Neural mechanisms of awareness of action.PNAS nexus · 2026Article
- Multisession fNIRS-EEG data of Post-Stroke Motor Recovery. Recordings During Intact and Paretic Hand Movements.Scientific data · 2026Article
- Differential modulation of sensorimotor alpha rhythms by motor imagery, electrical stimulation, and mirror visual feedback following peripheral nerve reconstruction: an EEG study.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
- Sensorimotor event-related desynchronization and hemodynamic responses during motor and tactile imagery.Brain structure & function · 2025Article
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- Improved motor imagery skills after repetitive passive somatosensory stimulation: a parallel-group, pre-registered study.Frontiers in neural circuits · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Motor Imagery (MI) is a well-known cognitive technique that utilizes the same neural circuits as voluntary movements. Therefore, MI practice is widely used in sport training and post-stroke rehabilitation. The suppression of the μ-rhythm in electroencephalogram (EEG) is a conventional marker of sensorimotor cortical activation during motor imagery. However, the role of somatosensory afferentation in mental imagery processes is not yet clear. In this study, we investigated the impact of functional electrical stimulation (FES) on μ-rhythm suppression during motor imagery. Methods: Thirteen healthy experienced participants were asked to imagine their right hand grasping, while a 30-channel EEG was recorded. FES was used to influence sensorimotor activation during motor imagery of the same hand. Results: We evaluated cortical activation by estimating the μ-rhythm suppression index, which was assessed in three experimental conditions: MI, MI + FES, and FES. Our findings shows that motor imagery enhanced by FES leads to a more prominent μ-rhythm suppression. Obtained results suggest a direct effect of peripheral electrical stimulation on cortical activation, especially when combined with motor imagery. Conclusion: This research sheds light on the potential benefits of integrating FES into motor imagery-based interventions to enhance cortical activation and holds promise for applications in neurorehabilitation.
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