Test–Retest Reliability and Concurrent Validity of an fMRI-Compatible Pneumatic Vibrator to Stimulate Muscle Proprioceptors

In conclusion, the proposed fMRI-compatible pneumatic vibrator can be used with confidence to stimulate muscle spindles during fMRI to study central processing of proprioception.

Source: Multisensory research - February 19, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Nina Goossens, Lotte Janssens, Madelon Pijnenburg, Karen Caeyenberghs, Charlotte Van Rompuy, Paul Meugens, Stefan Sunaert and Simon Brumagne Source Type: research