Psychology

A systematic review of observational practice for adaptation of reaching movements

J. Rudisch, L. K. H. Holzhauer, et al.

Explore how observing others can enhance motor learning! This systematic review, conducted by Julian Rudisch and colleagues, reveals that while observational practice promotes adaptation in motor tasks, it may not fully replicate the effects of actual physical practice. Dive into the findings and understand the nuances of motor learning through observation.

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Abstract

This systematic review investigated observational practice as a substitute for physical practice in motor learning and adaptation, focusing on reaching and aiming tasks. Eighteen studies were analyzed, revealing that observational practice led to adaptation in visuomotor rotation and force-field paradigms, though effects were smaller than with physical practice. Aftereffects were absent in observational practice, suggesting involvement of inverse, but not forward, models. Neurophysiologically, however, similar brain regions were involved in both observational and physical practice.

Publisher

npj Science of Learning

Published On

Oct 03, 2024

Authors

Julian Rudisch, Luis K. H. Holzhauer, Karmen Kravanja, Fred H. Hamker, Claudia Voelcker-Rehage

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