Perceived effort affects choice of limb and reaction time of movements
Jing Wang, Peter S. Lum, Reza Shadmehr, Sang Wook Lee
Abstract
We report that visual amplification may serve as an effective means to alter the perceived effort associated with use of a limb. This method may provide an effective tool with which use of the affected limb can be encouraged noninvasively after neurological injury.
Topics & Concepts
Physical medicine and rehabilitationNeurosciencePsychologyLower limbCognitive psychologyMedicineSurgeryMotor Control and AdaptationStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryMuscle activation and electromyography studies