Nobriga CV

Nobriga CV

Tanzania

Publications
  • Review Article
    Motor Imagery and Swallowing: Introduction to Literature and Discussion of Research needs in Dysphagia
    Author(s): Szynkiewicz SH, Nobriga CV and Donoghue CROSzynkiewicz SH, Nobriga CV and Donoghue CRO

    Background: A large base of neurophysiological and neurobehavioral research supports motor imagery as an effective high-level, cognitive therapeutic strategy to enhance physical rehabilitation. One creates an imagined mental representation of a motor task without physical execution of the task. Mental practice, the repetitive rehearsal of a motor imagery task, complements physiotherapy treatment (active exercise) and has been shown to lead to increased motor learning and motor performance outcomes. Aim and main contribution: The current paper provides a review of dysphagia and exercise rehabilitation, an introduction to motor imagery and mental practice in clinical rehabilitation, a discussion of emerging research of motor imagery of swallowing and swallowing-related movements, and potential novel and exciting applications of motor imagery to dysphagia rehabilitation .. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2375-4273.1000218

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