Florent Lebon
PhD, Neuroscience
41 years old
Driving License
Villeurbanne (69100) France
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
My main topic is focused on the effect of motor imagery on motor learning, performance and rehabilitation after peripheral and central injuries.
My research encompasses behavioural and cognitive neuroscience and psychophysiology.
My research encompasses behavioural and cognitive neuroscience and psychophysiology.
PhD in Neuroscience - Sport Science
University Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France)
September 2006
to December 2009
Title: Motor imagery effectiveness in enhancing motor performance and recovery – muscular strength and motor imagery –
Supervisors: Dr Aymeric Guillot & Pr Christian Collet
Motor and Mental Performance Laboratory (P3M, Dir. Pr Christian Collet)
Centre for Sport Research (CRIS - EA647, Dir. Pr Thierry Terret).
Supervisors: Dr Aymeric Guillot & Pr Christian Collet
Motor and Mental Performance Laboratory (P3M, Dir. Pr Christian Collet)
Centre for Sport Research (CRIS - EA647, Dir. Pr Thierry Terret).
Details and Extracurriculars
- Abstract: Analyzing the electromyographic (EMG) activity accompanying motor imagery (MI) as well as the imagery-related effects on strength enhancement contributes to a better understanding of the neural mechanisms of MI. Accordingly, the subliminal EMG activity recorded during MI supports the hypothesis of an incomplete inhibition of the motor command during mental rehearsal. Interestingly, the pattern of EMG response was modulated by the mental effort and the imagined contraction type, in the same way as during physical movement. Furthermore, the data provided evidence that MI contributed both to increase muscle strength, though strength gains were not observed in all muscles. Finally, MI was found to facilitate motor recovery following anterior cruciate ligament tear as well as in burned patients. These results confirm that MI should be considered a reliable and cost-effective technique to improve motor recovery and motor performance.
- Key-words: Motor imagery, muscle strength, electromyographic activity, motor recovery
- Panel:
M. PAPAXANTHIS Charalambos (PU), Reviewer
M. PERREY Stéphane (MCU, HDR), Reviewer
M. JACKSON Philip (Assistant Professor),
M. MILLET Guillaume (PU), President
M. GUILLOT Aymeric (MCU, HDR), Supervisor
M. COLLET Christian (PU), Supervisor