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Ziv G, Lidor R, Levin O. Providing choice of feedback affects perceived choice but does not affect performance. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13631. [PMID: 35782094 PMCID: PMC9248777 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background Autonomy or choice can lead to improved learning in various educational domains. The purpose of this online study was to examine whether giving participants a choice regarding the frequency of their received feedback (either after each individual trial or after a block of trials) in a computerized alternate task-switching task, will affect their performance. Methods Participants (n = 148) were randomly assigned to three groups: choice group (n = 49), online feedback group (n = 51), and summary feedback group (n = 48). From those three groups we created two groups: a choice group and a no-choice group (n = 49 in each group). All participants performed eight familiarization trials, a pre-test of 24 trials, five blocks of 24 trials for practice, and a post-test of 24 trials. After completing the task, the participants were asked about their perceived feeling of choice and completed the short form of the International Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Results The participants in the choice group had higher perceived choice compared with the participants in the no-choice group (8.41 vs 5.47 out of 10, respectively). However, this higher perceived choice did not materialize into better performance during practice or in the post-test.
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- Gal Ziv
- The Academic College at Wingate, Netanya, Israel
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- The Academic College at Wingate, Netanya, Israel
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- KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium,Lithuanian Sports University, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Yan H, Archambault PS. Augmented feedback for manual wheelchair propulsion technique training in a virtual reality simulator. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2021; 18:142. [PMID: 34548085 PMCID: PMC8456569 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-021-00936-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Motor learning of appropriate manual wheelchair propulsion is critical, as incorrect technique elevates risk for upper extremity pain. Virtual reality simulators allow users to practice this complex task in a safe and realistic environment. Additionally, augmented feedback (AF) may be provided in order to optimize learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of providing AF with various delivery schedules on motor learning and transfer of this skill to over-ground propulsion. METHODS Thirty healthy young adults were randomly assigned to three groups. During a virtual reality propulsion training session, the high-frequency AF group received AF in the form of knowledge of performance throughout all propulsion training; the faded AF group received this AF in a faded schedule (high relative frequency of AF early in practice, with relative frequency of AF provision diminishing throughout practice); and the control group underwent training with no AF. Propulsion assessments were performed at baseline and 48 h after practice in both virtual and real environments to measure retention and transfer, respectively. RESULTS Compared to the control group, both feedback groups exhibited significant improvements in contact angle and push frequency in both environments after training. Small, non-significant between-group differences were also found between the high-frequency and faded feedback groups. CONCLUSION Virtual reality training is an effective learning intervention for acquisition, retention, and transfer of appropriate manual wheelchair propulsion technique when such training includes AF regarding propulsion biomechanics.
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- Hui Yan
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Center of Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
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- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Center of Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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Kernozek T, Schiller M, Rutherford D, Smith A, Durall C, Almonroeder TG. Real-time visual feedback reduces patellofemoral joint forces during squatting in individuals with patellofemoral pain. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 77:105050. [PMID: 32464430 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elevated patellofemoral joint forces appear to contribute to the development of patellofemoral pain. As a result, treatment of patellofemoral pain often includes movement retraining intended to reduce patellofemoral joint forces. Real-time visual feedback has been shown to be effective for retraining running kinematics; however, we are not aware of a previous study that has examined the influence of real-time visual feedback on patellofemoral joint mechanics during a squat. METHODS Twenty individuals with patellofemoral pain completed squats before (baseline) and immediately after (post-feedback) completing a real-time visual feedback training session. During the session, participants received visual feedback related to their patellofemoral joint forces (estimated via a musculoskeletal model) during squatting and were asked to alter their movement pattern to minimize these forces. Patellofemoral joint forces and hip, knee, and ankle joint mechanics were compared for the baseline and post-feedback trials in order to examine how feedback influenced squat performance. FINDINGS Participants demonstrated a 14.4% reduction in patellofemoral joint forces following the feedback session. They appeared to achieve this reduction in patellofemoral joint forces by squatting with less knee flexion (97.26 ± 17.11° vs. 102.96 ± 16.55°) and lower knee extension moments (0.10 ± 0.02 Nm/bodyweight vs. 0.11 ± 0.02 Nm/bodyweight) and quadriceps forces (4.06 ± 0.87 bodyweights vs. 4.67 ± 0.98 bodyweights). INTERPRETATION Real-time visual feedback appears to be effective for reducing patellofemoral joint forces during squatting in individuals with patellofemoral pain. As a result, training of this nature may be beneficial when treating patellofemoral pain.
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- Thomas Kernozek
- La Crosse Institute for Movement Science, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; Health Professions Department, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA.
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- La Crosse Institute for Movement Science, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; Health Professions Department, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
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- La Crosse Institute for Movement Science, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; Health Professions Department, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
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- La Crosse Institute for Movement Science, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; Health Professions Department, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
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- Health Professions Department, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; Student Health Center, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
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- La Crosse Institute for Movement Science, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; Health Professions Department, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 1300 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
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Teng HL, Dilauro A, Weeks C, Odell C, Kincaid H, VanDine B, Wu WFW. Short-term effects of a trunk modification program on patellofemoral joint stress in asymptomatic runners. Phys Ther Sport 2020; 44:107-113. [PMID: 32504959 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate short-term effects of a four-week gait retraining program using visual feedback on trunk flexion angle, patellofemoral joint (PFJ) stress, lower extremity biomechanics and motor skill automaticity. DESIGN Longitudinal interventional study. SETTINGS University research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Twelve asymptomatic recreational runners (seven male and five female). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Trunk kinematics as well as lower extremity kinematics and kinetics were assessed prior to training at week 1 (baseline) and week 2, 3, 4 and 8 (retention). PFJ stress was computed using a sagittal plane model. A dual-task procedure was performed to examine automaticity. RESULTS At week 8, runners demonstrated 10.1° increase in trunk flexion angle (p < .001) and 17.8% reduction in peak PFJ stress (p < .001) compared to baseline. This is associated with a 16.8% decrease in knee extensor moment and less than 2.5° change in knee flexion angle. Participants also showed 33.3% increase in peak hip extensor moment and small reduction in peak ankle plantar flexor moment. Lastly, runners demonstrated automaticity of the modified skill with a dual-task cost of less than 3%. CONCLUSION The gait retraining program is effective to elicit short term changes in trunk position, PFJ stress, and automaticity of the new motor skill.
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- Hsiang-Ling Teng
- Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, United States.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy, California State University, Long Beach, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Long Beach, United States
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Mudie KL, Clothier PJ, Hilliard RJ, Gupta A. Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity during Single-Leg Hopping to Exhaustion. J Mot Behav 2019; 52:601-611. [PMID: 31524108 DOI: 10.1080/00222895.2019.1664976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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This study described changes in leg muscle activation characteristics during exhaustive single-leg hopping. Twenty-seven healthy men performed trials (132 hops/min) to exhaustion, without a target height, to a target height with visual feedback and target height with tactile feedback. Mean muscle activation amplitude of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) decreased during the anticipatory period while duration of MG activity was maintained when hopping to a target height and contrasted the changes during hopping without a target height. Changes to MG activity were specific to whether the hopping height had been maintained or not. Changes during the anticipatory period of MG activity, indicative of adaptation in descending motor pathways, implicate utility of a motor learning strategy to allow completion of an exhaustive task.
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- Kurt L Mudie
- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, Australia
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Bigras C, Kairy D, Archambault PS. Augmented feedback for powered wheelchair training in a virtual environment. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2019; 16:12. [PMID: 30658668 PMCID: PMC6339295 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-019-0482-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Powered wheelchair (PW) driving is a complex activity and requires the acquisition of several skills. Given the risks involved with PW use, safe and effective training methods are needed. Virtual reality training allows users to practice difficult tasks in a safe environment. An additional benefit is that augmented feedback can be provided to optimize learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether providing augmented feedback during powered wheelchair simulator training results in superior performance, and whether skills learned in a virtual environment transfer to real PW driving. METHODS Forty healthy young adults were randomly allocated to two groups: one received augmented feedback during simulator training while the control group received no augmented feedback. PW driving performance was assessed at baseline in both the real and virtual environment (RE and VE), after training in VE and two days later in VE and RE (retention and transfer tests). RESULTS Both groups showed significantly better task completion time and number of collisions in the VE after training and these results were maintained two days later. The transfer test indicated better performance in the RE compared to baseline for both groups. Because time and collisions interact, a post-hoc 2D Kolmogonov-Smirnov test was used to investigate the differences in the speed-accuracy distributions for each group; a significant difference was found for the group receiving augmented feedback, before and after training, whereas the difference was not significant for the control group. There were no differences at the retention test, suggesting that augmented feedback was most effective during and immediately after training. CONCLUSIONS PW simulator training is effective in improving task completion time and number of collisions. A small effect of augmented feedback was seen when looking at differences in the speed-accuracy distributions, highlighting the importance of accounting for the speed-accuracy tradeoff for PW driving.
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- Catherine Bigras
- Integrated Program in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.,Interdisciplinary Research Center in Rehabilitation (CRIR), Montreal, Canada
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- École de réadaptation, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center in Rehabilitation (CRIR), Montreal, Canada. .,School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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Shehata AW, Engels LF, Controzzi M, Cipriani C, Scheme EJ, Sensinger JW. Improving internal model strength and performance of prosthetic hands using augmented feedback. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2018; 15:70. [PMID: 30064477 PMCID: PMC6069837 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-018-0417-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The loss of an arm presents a substantial challenge for upper limb amputees when performing activities of daily living. Myoelectric prosthetic devices partially replace lost hand functions; however, lack of sensory feedback and strong understanding of the myoelectric control system prevent prosthesis users from interacting with their environment effectively. Although most research in augmented sensory feedback has focused on real-time regulation, sensory feedback is also essential for enabling the development and correction of internal models, which in turn are used for planning movements and reacting to control variability faster than otherwise possible in the presence of sensory delays. Methods Our recent work has demonstrated that audio-augmented feedback can improve both performance and internal model strength for an abstract target acquisition task. Here we use this concept in controlling a robotic hand, which has inherent dynamics and variability, and apply it to a more functional grasp-and-lift task. We assessed internal model strength using psychophysical tests and used an instrumented Virtual Egg to assess performance. Results Results obtained from 14 able-bodied subjects show that a classifier-based controller augmented with audio feedback enabled stronger internal model (p = 0.018) and better performance (p = 0.028) than a controller without this feedback. Conclusions We extended our previous work and accomplished the first steps on a path towards bridging the gap between research and clinical usability of a hand prosthesis. The main goal was to assess whether the ability to decouple internal model strength and motion variability using the continuous audio-augmented feedback extended to real-world use, where the inherent mechanical variability and dynamics in the mechanisms may contribute to a more complicated interplay between internal model formation and motion variability. We concluded that benefits of using audio-augmented feedback for improving internal model strength of myoelectric controllers extend beyond a virtual target acquisition task to include control of a prosthetic hand.
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- Ahmed W Shehata
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3, Canada. .,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3, Canada. .,Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1, Canada.
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- Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, The BioRobotics Institute, V.le R. Piaggio 34, 56025, Pontedera, PI, Italy
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- Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, The BioRobotics Institute, V.le R. Piaggio 34, 56025, Pontedera, PI, Italy
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- Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, The BioRobotics Institute, V.le R. Piaggio 34, 56025, Pontedera, PI, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3, Canada.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3, Canada
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Chalker WJ, Shield AJ, Opar DA, Rathbone EN, Keogh JWL. Effect of acute augmented feedback on between limb asymmetries and eccentric knee flexor strength during the Nordic hamstring exercise. PeerJ 2018; 6:e4972. [PMID: 29892511 PMCID: PMC5994331 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.4972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) are one of the most prevalent and serious injuries affecting athletes, particularly those in team ball sports or track and field. Recent evidence demonstrates that eccentric knee flexor weakness and between limb asymmetries are possible risk factors for HSIs. While eccentric hamstring resistance training, e.g. the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) significantly increases eccentric hamstring strength and reduces HSI risk, little research has examined whether between limb asymmetries can be reduced with training. As augmented feedback (AF) can produce significant acute and chronic increases in muscular strength and reduce injury risk, one way to address the limitation in the eccentric hamstring training literature may be to provide athletes real-time visual AF of their NHE force outputs with the goal to minimise the between limb asymmetry. Methods Using a cross over study design, 44 injury free, male cricket players from two skill levels performed two NHE sessions on a testing device. The two NHE sessions were identical with the exception of AF, with the two groups randomised to perform the sessions with and without visual feedback of each limb's force production in real-time. When performing the NHE with visual AF, the participants were provided with the following instructions to 'reduce limb asymmetries as much as possible using the real-time visual force outputs displayed in front them'. Between limb asymmetries and mean peak force outputs were compared between the two feedback conditions (FB1 and FB2) using independent t-tests to ensure there was no carryover effect, and to determine any period and treatment effects. The magnitude of the differences in the force outputs were also examined using Cohen d effect size. Results There was a significant increase in mean peak force production when feedback was provided (mean difference, 21.7 N; 95% CI [0.2-42.3 N]; P = 0.048; d = 0.61) and no significant difference in between limb asymmetry for feedback or no feedback (mean difference, 5.7%; 95% CI [-2.8% to 14.3%]; P = 0.184; d = 0.41). Increases in force production under feedback were a result of increased weak limb (mean difference, 15.0 N; 95% CI [1.6-28.5 N]; P = 0.029; d = 0.22) force contribution compared to the strong limb. Discussion The results of this study further support the potential utility of AF in improving force production and reducing risk in athletic populations. While there are currently some financial limitations to the application of this training approach, even in high-performance sport, such an approach may improve outcomes for HSI prevention programs. Further research with more homogenous populations over greater periods of time that assess the chronic effect of such training practices on injury risk factors and injury rates are also recommended.
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- Wade J Chalker
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.,Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.,Cluster for Health Improvement, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
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Dyer JF, Stapleton P, Rodger MWM. Advantages of melodic over rhythmic movement sonification in bimanual motor skill learning. Exp Brain Res 2017; 235:3129-3140. [PMID: 28748311 PMCID: PMC5603639 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-017-5047-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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An important question for skill acquisition is whether and how augmented feedback can be designed to improve the learning of complex skills. Auditory information triggered by learners' actions, movement sonification, can enhance learning of a complex bimanual coordination skill, specifically polyrhythmic bimanual shape tracing. However, it is not clear whether the coordination of polyrhythmic sequenced movements is enhanced by auditory-specified timing information alone or whether more complex sound mappings, such as melodic sonification, are necessary. Furthermore, while short-term retention of bimanual coordination performance has been shown with movement sonification training, longer term retention has yet to be demonstrated. In the present experiment, participants learned to trace a diamond shape with one hand while simultaneously tracing a triangle with the other to produce a sequenced 4:3 polyrhythmic timing pattern. Two groups of participants received real-time auditory feedback during training: melodic sonification (individual movements triggered a separate note of a melody) and rhythmic sonification (each movement triggered a percussive sound), while a third control group received no augmented feedback. Task acquisition and performance in immediate retention were superior in the melodic sonification group as compared to the rhythmic sonification and control group. In a 24-h retention phase, a decline in performance in the melodic sonification group was reversed by brief playback of the target pattern melody. These results show that melodic sonification of movement can provide advantages over augmented feedback which only provides timing information by better structuring the sequencing of timed actions, and also allow recovery of complex target patterns of movement after training. These findings have important implications for understanding the role of augmented perceptual information in skill learning, as well as its application to real-world training or rehabilitation scenarios.
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- J F Dyer
- School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
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- School of Arts, English and Languages, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Phan X, Grisbrook TL, Wernli K, Stearne SM, Davey P, Ng L. Running quietly reduces ground reaction force and vertical loading rate and alters foot strike technique. J Sports Sci 2016; 35:1636-1642. [PMID: 27594087 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2016.1227466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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This study aimed to determine if a quantifiable relationship exists between the peak sound amplitude and peak vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) and vertical loading rate during running. It also investigated whether differences in peak sound amplitude, contact time, lower limb kinematics, kinetics and foot strike technique existed when participants were verbally instructed to run quietly compared to their normal running. A total of 26 males completed running trials for two sound conditions: normal running and quiet running. Simple linear regressions revealed no significant relationships between impact sound and peak vGRF in the normal and quiet conditions and vertical loading rate in the normal condition. t-Tests revealed significant within-subject decreases in peak sound, peak vGRF and vertical loading rate during the quiet compared to the normal running condition. During the normal running condition, 15.4% of participants utilised a non-rearfoot strike technique compared to 76.9% in the quiet condition, which was corroborated by an increased ankle plantarflexion angle at initial contact. This study demonstrated that quieter impact sound is not directly associated with a lower peak vGRF or vertical loading rate. However, given the instructions to run quietly, participants effectively reduced peak impact sound, peak vGRF and vertical loading rate.
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- Xuan Phan
- a School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science , Curtin University , Perth , WA , Australia.,b Homecare Physiotherapy , Lifecare , Perth , WA , Australia
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- a School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science , Curtin University , Perth , WA , Australia
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- a School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science , Curtin University , Perth , WA , Australia.,c Ferry Road Physio and Functional Therapies , Southport , QLD , Australia
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- a School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science , Curtin University , Perth , WA , Australia
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- a School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science , Curtin University , Perth , WA , Australia
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- a School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science , Curtin University , Perth , WA , Australia
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Ericksen HM, Thomas AC, Gribble PA, Armstrong C, Rice M, Pietrosimone B. Jump-landing biomechanics following a 4-week real-time feedback intervention and retention. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2016; 32:85-91. [PMID: 26859853 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2016.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Poor neuromuscular control can increase the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Landing with decreased knee and hip flexion may increase the risk of lower extremity injury. Feedback interventions have demonstrated changes in jump-landing biomechanics. Traditional feedback (TF), provided after task completion, includes critical factors to focus on during jump-landing. Real-time feedback (RTF), provided while completing the task, may be superior for improving jump-landing biomechanics. This investigation evaluated the effect of RTF+TF compared to TF and a control group in changing lower extremity jump-landing biomechanics following a 4-week feedback intervention and a 1-week no feedback retention. METHODS Participants completed 12 feedback sessions over 4 weeks. At each session, participants performed 6 sets of 6 jumps off a 30 cm box. Participants were provided TF or RTF+TF following each set of jumps. Participants were tested at baseline, immediately following the 4-week intervention and following a 1-week retention. The control group was tested at two time points 4 weeks apart. FINDINGS Acquisition analysis: RTF+TF and TF groups demonstrated greater change in peak hip flexion angles and peak knee flexion angles compared to the control group following the intervention. TF and RTF+TF groups demonstrated a greater decrease in peak vertical ground reaction force compared to the control group. No significant differences were observed between groups in the retention analysis. INTERPRETATION This study provides evidence of acquisition of biomechanical changes following a 4-week feedback intervention. Future research should further investigate the retention of biomechanical changes, the optimal length of feedback interventions and transfer of learned biomechanics to similar athletic tasks.
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- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Hügli AS, Ernst MJ, Kool J, Rast FM, Rausch-Osthoff AK, Mannig A, Oetiker S, Bauer CM. Adherence to home exercises in non-specific low back pain. A randomised controlled pilot trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2014; 19:177-85. [PMID: 25603757 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2014] [Revised: 11/20/2014] [Accepted: 11/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Specific exercises for the improvement of movement control of the lumbopelvic region are well-established for patients with non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) and movement control impairment (MCI). However, a lack of adherence to home exercise regimens is often observed. The aim of the study was to explore the differences in home exercise (HE) adherence between patients who perform conventional exercises and those who exercise with Augmented Feedback (AF). Twenty patients with NSLBP and MCI were randomly allocated into two groups. The physiotherapy group (PT group) completed conventional exercises, and the AF group exercised with an AF system that was designed for use in therapy settings. The main outcome measure was self-reported adherence to the home exercise regimen. There was no significant difference in HE duration between the groups (W = 64, p = 0.315). The AF group exercised for a median of 9 min and 4 s (IQR = 3'59"), and the PT group exercised for 4 min and 19 s (IQR = 8'30"). Exercising with AF led to HE times that were similar to those of conventional exercise, and AF might be used as an alternative therapy method for home exercise.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anna Sabrina Hügli
- Medbase Winterthur, Brunngasse 6, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland; Donau Universität Krems, Zentrum für medizinische Spezialisierungen, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30, 3500 Krems, Austria.
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Institute of Physiotherapy, Research Development, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Institute of Physiotherapy, Research Development, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Institute of Physiotherapy, Research Development, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Institute of Physiotherapy, Research Development, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Medbase Winterthur, Brunngasse 6, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Institute of Physiotherapy, Research Development, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Tampere University Hospital, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, P.O. Box 2000, 33521 Tampere, Finland; Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Institute of Physiotherapy, Research Development, Technikumstrasse 71, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland.
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