Combining observation and imagery of an action enhances human corticospinal excitability.

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• Publication year

  2009

• Venue

  Neurosciences research

• Publication date

  2009-09-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1016/j.neures.2009.05.003PMID 19463869
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