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Changes in quantitative EEG absolute power during the task of catching an object in free fall

Mudanças na potência absoluta no EEG quantitativo durante tarefa de apreensão de um objeto em queda livre

The aim of this study was to verify changes in absolute power (qEEG), in theta, during the catch of a free falling object. The sample consisted of 10 healthy individuals, of both genders, with ages between 25 and 40 years. A three-way ANOVA followed by Post-Hoc analysis was applied. The results demonstrated main effects for time and position. In conclusion, a motor task that involves expectation produces deactivation of non-relevant areas in the ipsilateral hemisphere of the active limb. On the other hand, the patterns of results showed activation in areas responsible for planning and selection of motor repertories in the contralateral hemisphere.

absolute power; qEEG; planning; sensorimotor integration


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