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Embodied cognition in neurodegenerative disorders: What do we know so far? A narrative review focusing on the mirror neuron system and clinical applications

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? 2022 Elsevier LtdEmbodied cognition is a theoretical perspective that considers every form of human knowledge and cognition “embodied”, as they pass through bodily experience. The aim of this narrative review is to investigate the importance of mirror neurons system in EC, as well as the EC role in neurodegenerative diseases. This narrative review shows deep connections between body and mind: body states influence mental functions such as perception and reasoning, while mental states cause changes in the body, especially in neurodegenerative disorders. Indeed, abnormalities in EC were found in dementia, Parkinson's Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis, also in the absence of other cognitive deficits, negatively affecting patients’ outcomes. Exploiting EC mechanisms for rehabilitation purposes, also using innovation technologies, could be a promising therapeutic way to increase motor and cognitive outcomes in patients affected by different neurological disorders.

Action understandingEmbodied cognitionMirror neuronsVirtual reality

Maggio M.G.、Piazzitta D.、Andaloro A.、Latella D.、Sciarrone F.、Casella C.、Naro A.、Manuli A.、Calabro R.S.

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Studio di Psicoterapia Relazionale e Riabilitazione Cognitiva

Robotic Outpatient Clinic

Stroke Unit University of Messina

IRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino Pulejo”

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2022

Journal of clinical neuroscience

Journal of clinical neuroscience

SCI
ISSN:0967-5868
年,卷(期):2022.98
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