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http://dx.doi.org/10.20540/JIAPTR.2020.11.1.1999

Effects of Motor Imagery Training and Balance Training on Static Balance: A Quasi-Experimental Study  

Gim, Mina (Department of Physical Therapy, Wonkwang Health Science University)
Choi, Junghyun (Department of Physical Therapy, Namseoul University)
Ga, Heayoung (Department of Physical Therapy, Namseoul University)
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Journal of International Academy of Physical Therapy Research / v.11, no.1, 2020 , pp. 1999-2004 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Although studies on physical motor learning through motor imagery training have been conducted in various fields, studies on its effectiveness are still considered insufficient. Objective: To investigate the effect of motor imagery training and balance training on static balance of asymptomatic adults in their 20s. Design: A quasi-experimental study. Methods: Thirty-six adults in their 20s who passed the tandem stance test were randomized to the motor imagery training group (MIG, n=12), motor imagery with balance training group (MIBG, n=12), and balance training group (BG, n=12). Each group underwent their respective interventions three times a week for four weeks, and changes in static balance were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance. Results: Trace length was significantly lower in the MIBG than in the MIG and BG (P<.05), and a significant reduction in trace length in the MIBG was observed after the intervention as compared to the baseline (P<.05). Furthermore, a significantly lower velocity was observed in the MIBG than in the MIG and BG (P<.05), and a significant reduction of velocity in the MIBG was more observed after the intervention compared to the baseline (P<.05). Conclusion: These results suggest that motor imagery training enhance static balance in healthy college students.
Keywords
Motor imagery training; Balance training; Static balance;
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