Studies Related to Movement

Mental Imagery In Action

Western Interdisciplinary Research Institute (WIRB)

When humans grasp objects we engage complex visual systems that allow us to make highly accurate movements. But in everyday life we often grasp objects that are not in our sight, such as a glass of water on our bedside table in the night. How do grasp objects that we can't see? One possibility is that we use mental imagery to imagine the location of the object in relation to our hand. In this study we test how people with no mental imagery are able to reach and grasp for objects that are not in their sight and whether they are prone to less accurate movements under these conditions.

Neurofeedback Study

Parkwood Institute (PI)

Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Imagining movement has shown promise for movement rehabilitation after stroke. Neurofeedback with functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) may improve the quality of imagery, thereby improving functional outcomes. The proposed study aims to determine whether fNIRS can be used as a neurofeedback tool in stroke survivors.