Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: [Purpose] Physical guidance is routinely used in clinical practices such as rehabilitation to facilitate motor learning. Physical guidance would facilitate motor learning and reduce the workload; however, this relationship is unknown. Thus, we aimed to investigate this relationship using a physical guidance device. [Participants and Methods] Twenty-seven healthy young adults were randomly assigned to three groups and underwent varying practice conditions. The participants used a physical guidance device during practice for 2 days, did not use the device during practice for 2 days, or used the device on the first but not the second practice day. Motor learning was assessed by measuring the instability generated by the participants while maintaining a standing position on the Biodex Balance System. Psychological status was evaluated by analyzing the participants' responses to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Task Load Index. [Results] Improved performance was noted in all participants; however, those who used a physical guidance device during practice for 2 days exhibited poor motor learning compared with those assigned to the other two conditions. Frustration was significantly lower in participants who used a physical guidance device during practice than those who did not. [Conclusion] The use of physical guidance during practice can reduce participant frustration, but excessive physical guidance during practice reduces learning efficiency.
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.32.621
Authors: Kazuto Yamaguchi, Kazunori Akizuki, Ryohei Yamamoto, Jun Yabuki, Yukari Ohashi
Language: English
Topic: Motor Control and Adaptation
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3090503178