The Influence of Attentional Focus on Balance Control over Seven Days of Training

Diekfuss, Jed A.; Rhea, Christopher K.; Schmitz, Randy J.; Grooms, Dustin R.; Wilkins, Robin W.; Slutsky, Alexis B.; Raisbeck, Louisa D.

doi:10.1080/00222895.2018.1468312

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“…Implicit learning contributes to reorganization of the motor cortex, (Hirano, Kubota, Koizume, Tanaka, & Funase, ) highlighting potential strategies to leverage neuroplasticity. For instance, supplementing ACL injury prevention methods with an external focus (i.e., verbal instruction that directs attention toward the effects of one's movement Diekfuss, Rhea, et al, ; Wulf, ; Wulf, Höß, & Prinz, )) and/or integrating analogies (i.e., verbal instruction utilizing metaphors (Liao & Masters, )) may enhance functional connectivity through synaptogenic processes (Wulf & Lewthwaite, ). Indeed, recent evidence indicates that adopting such motor learning techniques does in fact influence brain activity (Raisbeck, Diekfuss, Grooms, & Schmitz, ; Sakurada, Hirai, & Watanabe, ).…”

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Real‐time biofeedback integrated into neuromuscular training reduces high‐risk knee biomechanics and increases functional brain connectivity: A preliminary longitudinal investigation

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Prospective evidence indicates that functional biomechanics and brain connectivity may predispose an athlete to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, revealing novel neural linkages for targeted neuromuscular training interventions. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a real-time biofeedback system for altering knee biomechanics and brain functional connectivity. Seventeen healthy, young, physically active female athletes completed 6 weeks of augmented neuromuscular training (aNMT) utilizing real-time, interactive visual biofeedback and 13 served as untrained controls. A drop vertical jump and resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging were separately completed at pre-and posttest time points to assess sensorimotor adaptation. The aNMT group had a significant reduction in peak knee abduction moment (pKAM) compared to controls (p = .03, d = 0.71). The aNMT group also exhibited a significant increase in functional connectivity between the right supplementary motor area and the left thalamus (p = .0473 after false discovery rate correction). Greater percent change in pKAM was also related to increased connectivity between the right cerebellum and right thalamus for the aNMT group (p = .0292 after false discovery rate correction, r 2 = .62). No significant changes were observed for the controls (ps > .05). Our data provide preliminary evidence of potential neural 2 of 15 | DIEKFUSS Et al. ORCID Jed A. Diekfusshttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3835-363X Dustin R. Grooms https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6102-8224

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Real‐time biofeedback integrated into neuromuscular training reduces high‐risk knee biomechanics and increases functional brain connectivity: A preliminary longitudinal investigation

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“…This shows that the external visual focus of attention leads to better motion stability than the internal visual focus of attention. Some studies have shown that the external visual focus of attention can enhance the balance of exercise [32]. Wulf et al [33] considered that subjects' motions had higher frequency adjustments in an external focus of attention.…”

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Effects of Proprioception and Visual Focus of Attention on Surface Electromyography Proportional Control

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This paper aimed to study the influence of proprioception and visual focus of attention on predicting elbow angles. The experiments were conducted in two directions with three psychological factors in each direction. Then, the method of pattern recognition was used to predict the elbow angles. Finally, the accuracy of the predicted error was verified by using the root mean square error, and the coherence coefficient of the myocardium was used to analyze the effect of various factors on the recognition accuracy. The results showed that a change in the subject’s external focus of attention and proprioception improved the recognition accuracy of the elbow. The methods and results of the paper can be the basis to optimize surface electromyography (sEMG) control. Finding the relationship between psychological factors and control could enable improvements in the performance of human–computer interactions.

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“…An external focus has robustly demonstrated enhanced performance and/or learning in numerous motor tasks including balance control [57,60,118,164,187,246], basketball free throw shooting [6], discus throwing [249], reaction and movement preparation time [113], sprint speed [98], and jump/hop distance [174,175,182,232]. More specifically, an external focus has resulted in more effective (e.g.…”

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Targeted Application of Motor Learning Theory to Leverage Youth Neuroplasticity for Enhanced Injury-Resistance and Exercise Performance: OPTIMAL PREP

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Youth athletes are ideal candidates for novel therapeutic motor learning interventions that leverage the plasticity of the central nervous system to promote desirable biomechanical adaptions. We summarize the empirical data supporting the three pillars of the Optimizing Performance Through Intrinsic Motivation and Attention for Learning (OPTIMAL) theory of motor learning and expand on potential neurophysiologic mechanisms that will support enhanced movement mechanics in youth to optimize prevention programs for reduced injury risk, injury rehabilitation, exercise performance, and play (Prevention Rehabilitation Exercise Play; PREP). Specifically, we highlight the role of motivational factors to promote the release of dopamine that could accelerate motor performance and learning adaptations. Further, we detail the potential for an external focus of attention to shift attentional allocation and increase brain activity in regions important for sensorimotor integration to facilitate primary motor cortex efficiency. This manuscript serves to provide the most current data in support of the application of OPTIMAL PREP training strategies of the future.

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The Influence of Attentional Focus on Balance Control over Seven Days of Training

Cited by 30 publications

References 74 publications

Real‐time biofeedback integrated into neuromuscular training reduces high‐risk knee biomechanics and increases functional brain connectivity: A preliminary longitudinal investigation

Real‐time biofeedback integrated into neuromuscular training reduces high‐risk knee biomechanics and increases functional brain connectivity: A preliminary longitudinal investigation

Effects of Proprioception and Visual Focus of Attention on Surface Electromyography Proportional Control

Targeted Application of Motor Learning Theory to Leverage Youth Neuroplasticity for Enhanced Injury-Resistance and Exercise Performance: OPTIMAL PREP

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