《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2009, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (07): 628-630.

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Motor Imagery and Application in Clinic (review)

LIU Shu-jia,LI Jian-jun,WEI Peng-xu,et al   

  1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing Charity Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Centre, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2009-03-25 Published:2009-07-01 Online:2009-07-01

Abstract: This paper would discuss the concepts about motor imagery and differences to motor execution. The application of motor imagination in rehabilitation was described. The problem of the way to observe the motor imagery and executing task of motor imagery effectively are emphasized. Finally we provide an addressing on motor imagery questionnaires.

Key words: motor imagery, mental practice, functional magnetic resonance imaging, review