Transient inhibition of the human motor cortex by capsaicin-induced pain. A study with transcranial magnetic stimulation
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2022, Psychology of Sport and ExerciseCitation Excerpt :Importantly, in Experiment 2 the RTs were not related to the accuracy levels, ruling out a speed-accuracy trade off. There is compelling evidence that the observation of others experiencing pain decreases the amplitude of motor evoked potentials (MEPs) (Avenanti et al., 2006, 2005; Avenanti, Minio-Paluello, Sforza, & Aglioti, 2009; Avenanti & Aglioti, 2006; Bucchioni et al., 2016; Bufalari et al., 2007), similarly to when pain is actually experienced (Farina et al., 2001; Fossataro et al., 2020, 2018; Le Pera et al., 2001). Additionally, several studies employing neuroimaging techniques confirmed the presence of motor system inhibition both while observing pain inflicted to others (Valeriani et al., 2008) and while experiencing it directly (Burns, Chipchase, & Schabrun, 2016; Farina et al., 2003; Hodges, Coppieters, MacDonald, & Cholewicki, 2013; Hodges & Tucker, 2011).