Journal article
Assessing sensorimotor control of the lumbopelvic-hip region using task-based functional MRI
Journal of neurophysiology, v 124(1), pp 192-206
01 Jul 2020
PMID: 32519579
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Abstract
Recent brain imaging studies have suggested that cortical remodeling within sensorimotor regions are associated with persistent low back pain and may be a driving mechanism for the impaired neuromuscular control associated with this condition. This paper outlines a new approach for investigating cortical sensorimotor integration during the performance of small-amplitude lumbopelvic movements with functional MRI. Fourteen healthy right-handed participants were instructed in the lumbopelvic movement tasks performed during fMRI acquisition. Surface electromyography (EMG) collected on 8 lumbopelvic and thigh muscles captured organized patterns of muscle activation during the movement tasks. fMRI data were collected on 10 of 14 participants. Sensorimotor cortical activation across the tasks was identified using a whole brain analysis and further explored with regional analyses of key components of the cortical sensorimotor network. Head motion had low correlation to the tasks (r = -0.101 to 0.004) and head translation averaged 0.98 (0.59 mm) before motion correction. Patterns of activation of the key lumbopelvic and thigh musculature (average amplitude normalized 2-17%) were significantly different across tasks (P > 0.001). Neuroimaging demonstrated activation in key sensorimotor cortical regions that were consistent with motor planning and sensory feedback needed for performing the different tasks. This approach captures the specificity of lumbopelvic sensorimotor control using goal-based tasks (e.g., "lift your hip" vs. "contract your lumbar multifidus to 20% of maximum") performed within the confines of the scanner. Specific patterns of sensorimotor cortex activation appear to capture differences between bilateral and unilateral tasks during voluntary control of multisegmental movement in the lumbopelvic region.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY We demonstrated the feasibility of using task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) protocols for acquiring the blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) response of key sensorimotor cortex regions during voluntary lumbopelvic movements. Our approach activated lumbopelvic muscles during small-amplitude movements while participants were lying supine in the scanner. Our data supports these tasks can be done with limited head motion and low correlation of head motion to the task. The approach provides opportunities for assessing the role of brain changes in persistent low back pain.
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- Title
- Assessing sensorimotor control of the lumbopelvic-hip region using task-based functional MRI
- Creators
- Sheri P. Silfies - University of South CarolinaPaul Beattie - University of South CarolinaMax Jordon - University of South CarolinaJennifer M. C. Vendemia - University of South Carolina
- Publication Details
- Journal of neurophysiology, v 124(1), pp 192-206
- Publisher
- Amer Physiological Soc
- Number of pages
- 15
- Grant note
- McCausland Center for Brain Imaging, University of South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Section on Research Traveling Fellowship Award
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000555763900004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85087532363
- Other Identifier
- 991019299100004721
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