Imagining Speeds up the Effect of Motor Imagery on Central Motor Conduction Time.

Introduction: Although motor imagery (MI) has been reported to increase motor cortical excitability, its effect on central motor conduction time (CMCT), a widely used neurophysiological diagnostic method, has not been investigated. In this study, we sought to determine the effect of MI on CMCT.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 21 healthy volunteers (11 females, 10 males) aged 24 to 67 years (mean age: 38.

Somatosensory temporal discrimination analysis reveals impaired processing in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Introduction/aims: While amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is primarily characterized as a motor system disorder, there is a growing body of evidence indicating sensory involvement. This study aimed to examine the hypothesis that somatosensory processing is impaired in ALS.

Methods: Study participants were ALS patients followed at the Neuromuscular Outpatient Unit, as well as healthy volunteers, from March 2021 to July 2023.

Investigations of motor performance with neuromodulation and exoskeleton using leader-follower modality: a tDCS study.

This study investigates how the combination of robot-mediated haptic interaction and cerebellar neuromodulation can improve task performance and promote motor skill development in healthy individuals using a robotic exoskeleton worn on the index finger. The authors propose a leader-follower type of mirror game where participants can follow a leader in a two-dimensional virtual reality environment while the exoskeleton tracks the index finger motion using an admittance filter. The game requires two primary learning phases: the initial phase focuses on mastering the pinching interface, while the second phase centers on predicting the leader's movements.

INFLUENCE OF ABUTMENT MATERIAL, CEMENT THICKNESS, AND CROWN TYPE ON THE FINAL COLOR OF IMPLANT-SUPPORTED RESTORATIONS.

Purpose: To evaluate the influence of abutment material, cement thickness, and crown type on the esthetics of implant supported restorations.

Material And Methods: In total, 60 specimens were prepared to represent six abutment groups: Group PA = pink-anodized Ti; Group GA = gold-anodized Ti; Group T = nonanodized Ti; Group H = hybrid (Ti + zirconia); Group P = PEEK (Ti + PEEK); and Group C = composite resin (control). Crown specimens (n = 120) were obtained from Vita Enamic (VE) and Vita Suprinity (VS).

Maintaining Physical Health in Individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Through Telerehabilitation.

Aims: To investigate the effects of a telerehabilitation program on walking performance, lower and upper extremity function, fall frequency, respiratory function, and satisfaction in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Methods: Thirty children (mean age 8.8 ± 4.