Elucidation of the effects of strengthening neural networks that contribute to motor learning on motor learning efficiency

2020 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 19K19807
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Review Section: Basic Section 59010:Rehabilitation science-related
• Research Institution: Niigata University of Health and Welfare
• Principal Investigator: Miyaguchi Shota 新潟医療福祉大学, リハビリテーション学部, 助教 (60780343)
• Project Period (FY): 2019-04-01 – 2021-03-31
• Keywords: 経頭蓋交流電流刺激 / 一次運動野 / 小脳 / 運動学習 / 神経ネットワーク

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, we investigated whether transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) of the primary motor cortex and cerebellum, which are involved in motor learning, improves motor learning. The results showed that motor practice while applying tACS to the primary motor cortex and cerebellum improved the retention of motor skills. The results of this research project were published in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience.

Free Research Field

リハビリテーション分野

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究成果は，ヒトがより効率的に運動スキルを身に付けるための運動学習プログラム考案の一助となると考えている．すなわち，リハビリテーション分野やスポーツ分野において患者あるいはアスリートがより効率的に運動スキルを身に付けるための介入方法の開発に貢献する成果であると考えている．