Gabbard Carl, Robinson Kristyn, Fox Ashley
Department of Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, TAMU 4243, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
Geriatrics (Basel). 2016 Jun 6;1(2):14. doi: 10.3390/geriatrics1020014.
Contemporary research findings indicate that in older persons (typically 64 > years) there are functional decrements in the ability to mentally represent and effectively plan motor actions. Actions, if poorly planned, can result in falling, a major health concern for the elderly. Whereas a number of factors may contribute to falls, over- or underestimation of reach abilities may lead to loss of postural control (balance) and pose a higher risk of falling. Our intent with this paper was to provide: (1) a brief background of the problem, (2) suggest strategies for mental (motor) imagery practice in the context of reach planning, and (3) describe general guidelines and a sample practice format of a training program for clinical use. Mental (motor) imagery practice of reach planning has potential for improving motor performance in reach-related everyday activities and reducing the risk of falls in older persons.
当代研究结果表明，在老年人（通常64岁以上）中，在心理表征和有效规划运动动作的能力方面存在功能衰退。如果动作规划不当，可能会导致跌倒，这是老年人主要的健康问题。虽然有许多因素可能导致跌倒，但对伸手够物能力的高估或低估可能会导致姿势控制（平衡）丧失，并带来更高的跌倒风险。我们撰写本文的目的是：（1）简要介绍该问题的背景，（2）提出在伸手够物规划背景下进行心理（运动）意象练习的策略，以及（3）描述临床使用的训练计划的一般指南和示例练习形式。伸手够物规划的心理（运动）意象练习有潜力改善与伸手够物相关的日常活动中的运动表现，并降低老年人跌倒的风险。
