The influence of stress and energy level on learning muscle relaxation during gross-motor task performance using electromyographic feedback.

Full Abstract

The aim was to investigate the influence of mood on learning muscle relaxation. Self-reported mood (assessed by the Stress-Energy Checklist) at baseline was related to learning muscle relaxation induced by electromyographic feedback training during performance of a gross-motor task. Feedback training was provided either intermittently (Intermittent Feedback Task, IF, n=12) or continuously (Continuous Feedback Task, CF, n=9). Results reveal a negative correlation between the learning effect at short-term and energy dimension for the IF Task. It can be concluded that mood experienced prior to a learning task is relevant for the learning effect and this effect may be dependent on the schedule of feedback used.

Author information

Author/s: van Dijk, H (H); Voerman, G E (GE); Hermens, H J (HJ);

Affiliation: Roessingh Research and Development, Enschede, The Netherlands. h.vandijk(-atsign-)rrd.nl

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article

Journal: Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback (Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Sep; vol 31 (issue 3) : pp 243-52

Dates: Created 2006/10/25; Completed 2006/12/12;

PMID: 16906467, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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