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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Abraham, Amit
• Gose, Rebecca
• Schindler, Ron
• Nelson, Bethany H
• Hackney, Madeleine E

Titel

Dynamic Neuro-Cognitive Imagery (DNI TM ) Improves Developpé Performance, Kinematics, and Mental Imagery Ability in University-Level Dance Students

Ist Teil von

• Frontiers in psychology, 2019-03, Vol.10, p.382-382

Ort / Verlag

Switzerland: Frontiers Media S.A

Erscheinungsjahr

2019

Quelle

EZB Electronic Journals Library

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Dance requires optimal range-of-motion and cognitive abilities. Mental imagery is a recommended, yet under-researched, training method for enhancing both of these. This study investigated the effect of Dynamic Neuro-Cognitive Imagery (DNI ) training on developpé performance (measured by gesturing ankle height and self-reported observations) and kinematics (measured by hip and pelvic range-of-motion), as well as on dance imagery abilities. Thirty-four university-level dance students ( age = 19.70 ± 1.57) were measured performing three developpé tasks (i.e., 4 repetitions, 8 consecutive seconds hold, and single repetition) at three time-points (2 × pre-, 1 × post-intervention). Data were collected using three-dimensional motion capture, mental imagery questionnaires, and subjective reports. Following the DNI intervention, significant increases ( < 0.01) were detected in gesturing ankle height, as well as in hip flexion and abduction range-of-motion, without significant changes in pelvic alignment. These gains were accompanied by self-reported decrease ( < 0.05) in level of difficulty experienced and significant improvements in kinesthetic ( < 0.05) and dance ( < 0.01) imagery abilities. This study provides evidence for the motor and non-motor benefits of DNI training in university-level dance students.