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Mental imagery and its potential for physical therapy.

L Warner1, M E McNeill

  • 1Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, East-Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4354.

Physical Therapy
|April 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Mental practice and mental imagery can enhance physical skills in sports. This review explores their potential as complementary physical therapy techniques, highlighting benefits and drawbacks for patient recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Motor Learning
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Evidence supports a mind-body connection.
  • Mental imagery research spans medicine, biofeedback, psychoneuroimmunology, and physical therapy.
  • Mental practice is known to improve motor skills in sports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review sports and motor-learning literature on mental imagery and practice effects on physical skills.
  • Explore the feasibility of using these techniques as adjunctive physical therapy methods.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sports and motor-learning studies.
  • Examination of research supporting mind-body relationships.
  • Analysis of variables influencing mental practice outcomes.
  • Discussion of advantages and disadvantages for physical therapy patients.

Main Results:

  • Mental practice demonstrates efficacy in improving motor skills.
  • Key variables like vividness and kinesthetic imagery impact outcomes.
  • Two factors contributing to ineffective mental practice were identified.
  • Mental imagery shows potential benefits for physical therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Mental imagery and practice are supported by a growing body of evidence.
  • Mental imagery presents a viable, adjunctive technique for physical therapists.
  • Further exploration of mental imagery in physical therapy is warranted.

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