Mobile EEG and its potential to promote the theory and application of imagery-based motor rehabilitation

Cornelia Kranczioch; Catharina Zich; Irina Schierholz; Annette Sterr

doi:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2013.10.004

Mobile EEG and its potential to promote the theory and application of imagery-based motor rehabilitation

Int J Psychophysiol. 2014 Jan;91(1):10-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2013.10.004. Epub 2013 Oct 18.

Authors

Cornelia Kranczioch¹, Catharina Zich², Irina Schierholz², Annette Sterr³

Affiliations

¹ Neuropsychology Lab, Department of Psychology, European Medical School, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany; Neurosensory Science Research Group, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany.
² Neuropsychology Lab, Department of Psychology, European Medical School, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany.
³ Brain and Behavior Research Group, School of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK. Electronic address: a.sterr@surrey.ac.uk.

PMID: 24144637
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2013.10.004

Abstract

Studying the brain in its natural state remains a major challenge for neuroscience. Solving this challenge would not only enable the refinement of cognitive theory, but also provide a better understanding of cognitive function in the type of complex and unpredictable situations that constitute daily life, and which are often disturbed in clinical populations. With mobile EEG, researchers now have access to a tool that can help address these issues. In this paper we present an overview of technical advancements in mobile EEG systems and associated analysis tools, and explore the benefits of this new technology. Using the example of motor imagery (MI) we will examine the translational potential of MI-based neurofeedback training for neurological rehabilitation and applied research.

Keywords: BCI; Brain computer interface; MI; Mobile EEG; Motor imagery; Neurofeedback; Neurological rehabilitation; Wireless EEG.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Electroencephalography*
Evoked Potentials / physiology
Humans
Imagery, Psychotherapy / instrumentation*
Imagery, Psychotherapy / methods*
Mobile Applications*
Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
Nervous System Diseases / rehabilitation*
User-Computer Interface