Adopting an external focus of attention alters intracortical inhibition within the primary motor cortex

ConclusionThe level of intracortical inhibition was previously shown to influence motor performance. Our data shed new light on the ability to instantly modulate the activity of inhibitory circuits within M1 by changing the type of attentional focus. The increased inhibition with EF might contribute to the better movement efficiency, which is generally associated with focusing externally.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Physiologica - September 20, 2016 Category: Physiology Authors: Yves ‐Alain Kuhn, Martin Keller, Jan Ruffieux, Wolfgang Taube Tags: Regular Paper Source Type: research