Abstract
Reaction times and movement times were studied in 18 individuals with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and 36 matched normal controls. Reaction times depended on the type of task: in the case of simple visual stimuli (Alertness condition) they were similar in individuals with TBI and normal controls. In contrast, individuals with TBI were slower in a Go-no-go test. Regardless of task, movement times depended on movement length and were slower in individuals with TBI. These findings indicate the presence of a residual motor programming deficit in individuals with TBI even in the chronic stage and in the presence of good motor recovery, as assessed clinically.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-115 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Cortex |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- Attention
- Movement time
- Traumatic brain injury
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Neuroscience(all)