Document Type
Dissertation
Date of Award
Summer 2017
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering - (Ph.D.)
Department
Biomedical Engineering
First Advisor
Sergei Adamovich
Second Advisor
Judy Deutsch
Third Advisor
Gerard G. Fluet
Fourth Advisor
Richard A. Foulds
Fifth Advisor
Mesut Sahin
Abstract
Sensorimotor learning for the hand and fingers can be conducted using both hardware and software components, but the training regime is also important. Using repetitive sequence tapping allows measurement of defined metrics in a controlled, safe environment, and therefore statistical indications for subject improvement.
The process of entrainment, when a subject’s own movements synchronize to an external signal, has been tested in prior studies for memorization and recognition, but has not been investigated for correlation with sensorimotor learning.
This is tested with selected custom isochronic audio tones, combined with sequential finger tapping on a standard computer keyboard.
Whilst there were no significant differences between specific frequencies, testing blocks done during tone conditions show subject improvement in reduced mean sequence times compared to pre-stimulation, with no significant change in subsequent post-stimulation blocks.
Recommended Citation
Ranky, Gregory Nicholas, "The use of audio stimulation to affect sensorimotor learning" (2017). Dissertations. 39.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/dissertations/39
