Dyad motor learning in a wrist-robotic environment: Learning together is better than learning alone.

Journal: Human movement science
Published Date: Feb 1, 2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Dyad motor practice is characterized by two learners alternating between physical and observational practice, which can lead to better motor outcomes and reduce practice time compared to physical practice alone. Robot-assisted therapy has become an established neurorehabilitation tool but is limited by high therapy cost and access. Implementing dyad practice in robot-assisted rehabilitation has the potential to improve therapeutic outcomes and/or to achieve them faster. This study aims to determine the effects of dyad practice on motor performance in a wrist-robotic environment to evaluate its potential use in robotic rehabilitation settings.

Authors

  • Leoni V Winter
    Human Sensorimotor Control Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Center for Clinical Movement Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. Electronic address: vwinter@umn.edu.
  • Stefan Panzer
    Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany; Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, TX, USA.
  • Jürgen Konczak
    Human Sensorimotor Control Laboratory, School of Kinesiology and Center for Clinical Movement Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America.

Keywords

External Resources

Popular Topics
Recent Journals