Learning to play badminton altered resting-state activity and functional connectivity of the cerebellar sub-regions in adults.

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have shown that sport experts are different from novices in functions and structures of the cerebellar sub-regions and the functional connectivity (FC) associated with the cerebellum, suggesting the role of the cerebellum on motor skill learning (MSL). However, the manipulation of individuals with different motor skills fails to exclude the effects of innate talents. In addition, individuals with higher motor skills often start with the MSL in their young ages. It is still unclear whether the effects regarding the cerebellum would be shown at one's adult age. The present study was to directly alter individuals' motor skills to investigate whether MSL (taking learning to play badminton as an example) in adulthood influences resting-state activity in the cerebellum. To this

SUBMITTER: Shao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6771995 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature