Effects of visual feedback-induced variability on motor learning of handrim wheelchair propulsion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It has been suggested that a higher intra-individual variability benefits the motor learning of wheelchair propulsion. The present study evaluated whether feedback-induced variability on wheelchair propulsion technique variables would also enhance the motor learning process. Learning was operationalized as an improvement in mechanical efficiency and propulsion technique, which are thought to be closely related during the learning process.

Methods

17 Participants received visual feedback-based practice (feedback group) and 15 participants received regular practice (natural learning group). Both groups received equal practice dose of 80 min, over 3 weeks, at 0.24 W/kg at a treadmill speed of 1.11 m/s. To compare both groups the pre- and post-test were performed with

SUBMITTER: Leving MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4439159 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature