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Controlling performance in functional imaging studies is crucial for accurate neuroplasticity assessment. This review details strategies for motor, cognitive, and physiological controls to ensure reliable functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) results in rehabilitation research.

Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Rehabilitation Science
Cognitive Neuroscience

Background:

Performance documentation is vital for controlling variables in functional imaging, especially in motor tasks where precision, force, and frequency influence activation.
Cognitive and physiological demands must be monitored using questionnaires and psychophysiological measures, respectively.
Accurate pre- and post-intervention performance controls are essential for longitudinal studies to avoid confounding variables in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To present strategies for controlling and balancing performance in functional imaging studies.
To enhance the documentation of neuroplasticity in rehabilitative research.
To ensure reliable interpretation and publication of fMRI studies.

Main Methods:

Keywords:

cognition data evaluation emotional processing fMRI performance control psychophysiology sensorimotor sensory modality

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Review of strategies for controlling motor-related performance aspects (precision, velocity, force).
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Main Results:

Identified key performance parameters (motor, timing, cognitive, physiological) that require careful control.
Outlined strategies for balancing and modulating these parameters during functional imaging acquisition.
Emphasized the importance of these controls for valid neuroimaging data.

Conclusions:

Meticulous performance control is critical for the accurate interpretation of neuroimaging findings, particularly in rehabilitation studies.
Implementing these strategies, though demanding, is necessary for the scientific rigor and publication of fMRI research.
Standardized performance documentation enhances the reliability of neuroplasticity assessments.