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Electroencephalography (EEG) Physiological Indices Reflecting Human Physical Performance: A Systematic Review Using Updated PRISMA.

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BACKGROUND With the advent of portable neurophysiological methods, including electroencephalography, progress in studying brain activity during physical tasks has received considerable attention, predominantly in clinical exercise and sports studies. However,… Click to show full abstract

BACKGROUND With the advent of portable neurophysiological methods, including electroencephalography, progress in studying brain activity during physical tasks has received considerable attention, predominantly in clinical exercise and sports studies. However, the neural signatures of physical tasks in everyday settings were less addressed. METHODS Electroencephalography (EEG) indices are sensitive to fluctuations in the human brain, reflecting spontaneous brain activity with an excellent temporal resolution. OBJECTIVE In this regard, this study attempts to systematically review the feasibility of using EEG indices to quantify human performance in various physical activities in both laboratory and real-world applications. A secondary goal was to examine the feasibility of using EEG indices for quantifying human performance during physical activities with mental tasks. The systematic review was conducted based on the updated Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS Out of 81 studies, 64 task studies focused on quantifying human performance concerning physical activity, whereas 17 studies focused on quantifying human performance on physical activities associated with mental tasks. EEG studies have primarily relied on linear methods, including the power spectrum, followed by the amplitude of Event-related potential components, to evaluate human physical performance. The nonlinear methods were relatively less addressed in the literature. Most studies focused on assessing the brain activity associated with muscular fatigue tasks. The upper anatomical areas have been discussed in several occupational schemes. The studies addressing biomechanical loading on the torso and spine, which are the risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders, are less addressed. CONCLUSIONS Despite the recent interest in investigating the neural mechanisms underlying human motor functioning, assessing the brain signatures of physical tasks performed in naturalistic settings is still limited.

Keywords: human performance; brain; systematic review; electroencephalography eeg; human physical; performance

Journal Title: Journal of integrative neuroscience
Year Published: 2023

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