Individual optimal attentional strategy during implicit motor learning boosts frontoparietal neural processing efficiency: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Optimal focus of attention is a crucial factor for improving motor learning. Most previous studies have shown that directing attention to movement outcome (external focus; EF) is more effective than directing attention to body movement itself (internal focus; IF). However, our recent studies demonstrated that the optimal attentional strategy in healthy and clinical populations varies depending on individual motor imagery ability. To explore the neurological basis underlying individual optimal attentional strategy during motor learning tasks, in the present study, we measured frontoparietal activities using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

Methods

Twenty-eight participants performed a visuomotor learning task requiring circular tracking. During the

SUBMITTER: Sakurada T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6346671 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature