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EEG Mu Rhythm in Typical and Atypical Development
Published on: April 9, 2014
Event-related Desynchronization of Mu Rhythms During Concentric and Eccentric Contractions
Joo-Hee Park1, Heon-Seock Cynn2, Kwang Su Cha3
1a Department of Physical Therapy , Graduate School, Yonsei University , Wonju , Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to compare the electroencephalographic (EEG) patterns and reaction times (RTs) of muscle activation between concentric and eccentric biceps brachii contractions under the RT paradigm and to evaluate how the EEG patterns and RTs changed with practice. Sixteen subjects performed 3 sets of 30 repetitions of submaximal voluntary concentric and eccentric biceps contractions. RT, event-related desynchronization (ERD) patterns of mu rhythm onset, and ERD amplitudes were selectively analyzed. Mental demand decreased as familiarity with the motor action increased due to practice regardless of contraction type. However, the 2 types of muscle contractions still have differences in brain activity regardless of decreased mental demand: eccentric contractions require earlier preparation than concentric contractions.
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