RT Journal Article
T1 Differences in Motor Imagery Ability between People with Parkinson’s Disease and Healthy Controls, and Its Relationship with Functionality, Independence and Quality of Life
A1 Ferreira Sánchez, María del Rosario
A1 Moreno Verdú, Marcos
A1 Atín Arratibel, María de los Ángeles
A1 Martín Casas, Patricia
AB Motor imagery (MI) has been shown to be effective for the acquisition of motor skills; however, it is still unknown whether similar benefits can be achieved in neurological patients. Previous findings of differences in MI ability between people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD) and healthy controls (HCs) are mixed. This study examined differences in the ability to both create and maintain MI as well as investigating the relationship between the ability to create and maintain MI and motor function, independence and quality of life (QoL). A case–control study was conducted (31 PwPD and 31 HCs), collecting gender, age, dominance, socio-demographic data, duration and impact of the disease. MI intensity (MIQ-RS and KVIQ-34) and temporal accuracy of MI (imagined box and block test [iBBT], imagined timed stand and walk test [iTUG]) were assessed. Functional and clinical assessments included upper limb motor function, balance, gait, independence in activities of daily living and quality of life measures. Statistically significant differences in temporal accuracy were observed and partial and weak relationships were revealed between MI measures and functioning, independence and QoL. PwPD retain the ability to create MI, indicating the suitability of MI in this population. Temporal accuracy might be altered as a reflection of bradykinesia on the mentally simulated actions.
PB MDPI
SN 2227-9032
YR 2023
FD 2023-11-03
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/103531
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/103531
LA eng
NO Ferreira-Sánchez, M.d.R.; Moreno-Verdú, M.; Atín-Arratibel, M.d.l.Á.; Martín-Casas, P. Differences in Motor Imagery Ability between People with Parkinson’s Disease and Healthy Controls, and Its Relationship with Functionality, Independence and Quality of Life. Healthcare 2023, 11, 2898. https://doi.org/10.3390/ healthcare11212898
NO 2022 Descuento MDPI
NO Submission received: 29 September 2023 / Revised: 24 October 2023 / Accepted: 2 November 2023 / Published: 3 November 2023 / Corrected: 25 October 2024
DS Docta Complutense
RD 28 may 2026