2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Learning mechanisms on postural control contributing to motor learning
| Project/Area Number |
21700517
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Rehabilitation science/Welfare engineering
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| Research Institution | Hokkaido University |
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Principal Investigator |
SAITO Hiroshi 北海道大学, 大学院・保健科学研究院, 助教 (60301917)
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| Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha) |
FUKUSHIMA Junko 北海道大学, 大学院・保健科学研究院, 教授 (40208939)
YAMANAKA Masanori 北海道大学, 大学院・保健科学研究院, 教授 (40166757)
TAKEDA Naoki 北海道大学, 大学院・保健科学研究院, 教授 (80227032)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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| Keywords | リハビリテーション / 姿勢制御 / 運動学習 |
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| Research Abstract |
We examined the relationship between improvement in reaching performance and change in postural control and the retention of training effects and the generalization to the contralateral arm. Postural responses changed before improvements in reaching performance occurred. The changes in APAs were significantly correlated with improvements in reaching performance. The improvements in performance were retained after discontinuation of training for three months and were generalized to the left arm opposite to have been trained. The changes in APAs were also retained for three months. These results suggest the involvement of the central nervous system in controlling postural muscle activities and improving performance.
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