Research Article

Targeted Engagement of the Action Selection Network during Task-Oriented Arm Training after Stroke

Table 2

Example of action selection cues during training.

Bimanual
Symmetrical task
Unimanual
Fine motor task
Unimanual
Object manipulation

TaskPick up a large stock pot, move, and releasePick up a dime and insert into bankSpoon beans from one bowl to another bowl
Start position1 pot at midline2 piles of dimes
Bank placed 10 cm in front at midline
One bowl with beans at midline
Two bowls for receiving beans
Select cue directsDirection of movementPile for picking up dimeBowl to deposit beans
Select cue orientation:
 Right–left45° to the right
45° to the left
10 cm to right of midline
10 cm to left of midline
45° to the right
45° to the left
 Close – Far10 cm forward
20 cm forward
5 cm and 45° to right
10 cm and 45° to right
10 cm and 45° to left
20 cm and 45° to left
 High – LowLevel on training table
Shelf 20 cm above training table
Level on training table
Shelf 20 cm above training table
Level on training table
Shelf 20 cm above training table