The Effect of Cue Frequency, Modality and Rhythmicity on Finger Tapping Behaviour and Movement-Related Cortical Activity.

ABSTRACT: Sensorimotor synchronization (SMS) involves the coordination of movements with rhythmic sensory cues. While cue characteristics influence SMS behaviour and neural pathways, their impact on cortical activity beyond motor areas is less understood. This exploratory EEG study examined how various cue characteristics, including cue frequency, modality and rhythmicity, influence behaviour and movement-related cortical activity in (non-)motor areas during SMS. Seventeen healthy participants performed finger tapping with cues varying in frequency (slow: 1 Hz, fast: 3.2 Hz), modality (visual, auditory) and rhythmicity (isorhythmic, polyrhythmic). SMS behaviour and movement-related beta power were evaluated. Key findings include the following: (1) Increasing cue frequency, and therefore movement spe

SUBMITTER: Heijs JJA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008777 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature