IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
28(3), P. 699 - 709
Published: Feb. 12, 2020
Functional
near
infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
is
a
noninvasive
optics-based
neuroimaging
modality
successfully
applied
to
real-life
settings.
The
technology
uses
light
in
the
range
(650-950nm)
track
changes
oxygenated
(HbO2)
and
deoxygenated
hemoglobin
(Hb)
obtained
from
measured
intensity
using
light-tissue
interaction
principles.
fNIRS
data
processing
involves
artifact
removal
hemodynamic
signal
conversion
modified
Beer-Lambert
law
(MBLL)
obtain
Hb
HbO2,
reliably.
signals
can
get
contaminated
by
various
noise
sources
of
physiological
non-physiological
origins.
Various
algorithms
have
been
proposed
for
elimination
artifacts
frequency
selective
filters
blind
source
separation
methods.
Hemodynamic
extraction
raw
measurements
at
multiple
wavelengths
based
on
MBLL
usually
apriori
knowledge
certain
parameters
such
as
molar
extinction
coefficients
(ε)
differential
path
length
factor
(DPF).
Different
sets
dependent
upon
wavelength,
chromophores,
age
reported.
Variation
cause
differences
HbO2
which
turn
change
study
outcomes.
Using
fNIRS,
we
previously
shown
significant
increases
oxygenation
prefrontal
cortex
Single-Task-Walking
(STW)
Dual-task-Walking
(DTW)
conditions
older
adults
due
greater
cognitive
demands
inherent
latter
condition.
In
current
study,
re-analyzed
our
determined
that
although
different
i.e.
ε
DPF
filter
cut-off
frequencies
0.14
0.08Hz
including
those
designed
remove
confounding
effects
Mayer
waves
had
caused
some
linear
or
decreases
extracted
signals,
were
minimal
task
related
comparisons
hence,
overall
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 466 - 466
Published: Nov. 22, 2018
For
cognitive
processes
to
function
well,
it
is
essential
that
the
brain
optimally
supplied
with
oxygen
and
blood.
In
recent
years,
evidence
has
emerged
suggesting
cerebral
oxygenation
hemodynamics
can
be
modified
physical
activity.
To
better
understand
relationship
between
oxygenation/hemodynamics,
activity,
cognition,
application
of
state-of-the
art
neuroimaging
tools
essential.
Functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
such
a
tool
especially
suitable
investigate
effects
activity/exercises
on
due
its
capability
quantify
changes
in
concentration
oxygenated
hemoglobin
(oxyHb)
deoxygenated
(deoxyHb)
non-invasively
human
brain.
However,
currently
there
no
clear
standardized
procedure
regarding
application,
data
processing,
analysis
fNIRS,
large
heterogeneity
how
fNIRS
applied
field
exercise–cognition
science.
Therefore,
this
review
aims
summarize
current
methodological
knowledge
about
studies
measuring
cortical
hemodynamic
responses
during
testing
(i)
prior
after
different
activities
interventions,
(ii)
cross-sectional
accounting
for
fitness
level
their
participants.
Based
methodology
35
as
relevant
considered
publications,
we
outline
recommendations
future
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
100, P. 344 - 369
Published: Dec. 13, 2018
Gait
is
complex,
described
by
diverse
characteristics
underpinned
widespread
central
nervous
system
networks
including
motor
and
cognitive
functions.
Despite
this,
neural
substrates
of
discrete
gait
are
poorly
understood,
limiting
understanding
impairment
in
ageing
disease.
This
structured
review
aims
to
map
characteristics,
defined
from
a
pre-specified
model
reflecting
independent
domains,
brain
imaging
parameters
older
adults.
Fifty-two
studies
38,029
yielded
were
reviewed.
Studies
showed
inconsistent
approaches
when
mapping
assessment
substrates,
conclusions.
impairments
typically
associated
with
deterioration,
specifically
grey
matter
atrophy
white
integrity
loss.
velocity,
global
measure
control,
was
most
frequently
these
markers
within
frontal
basal
ganglia
regions,
its
decline
predicted
volume
measurements.
Fewer
assessed
additional
measures
or
functional
parameters.
Future
regional
neuroanatomical
correlates
needed,
those
which
take
multi-process
network
perspective
better
understand
mobility
health
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2018
In
this
paper,
a
novel
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)-based
brain-computer
interface
(BCI)
framework
for
control
of
prosthetic
legs
and
rehabilitation
patients
suffering
from
locomotive
disorders
is
presented.
fNIRS
signals
are
used
to
initiate
stop
the
gait
cycle,
while
nonlinear
proportional
derivative
computed
torque
controller
(PD-CTC)
with
gravity
compensation
torques
hip
knee
joints
minimization
position
error.
present
study,
brain
walking
intention
rest
tasks
were
acquired
left
hemisphere's
primary
motor
cortex
nine
subjects.
Thereafter,
removal
motion
artifacts
physiological
noises,
performances
six
different
filters
(i.e.
Kalman,
Wiener,
Gaussian,
hemodynamic
response
filter
(hrf),
Band-pass,
finite
impulse
response)
evaluated.
Then,
features
extracted
oxygenated
hemoglobin
signals,
their
combinations
classification.
Also,
classification
five
classifiers
k-Nearest
Neighbour,
quadratic
discriminant
analysis,
linear
analysis
(LDA),
Naïve
Bayes,
support
vector
machine
(SVM))
tested.
The
accuracies
obtained
SVM
using
hrf
significantly
higher
(p
<
0.01)
than
those
other
classifier/
combinations.
Those
77.5,
72.5,
68.3,
74.2,
73.3,
80.8,
65,
76.7,
86.7%
subjects,
respectively.
commands
generated
initiated
stopped
cycle
leg,
which
controlled
PD-CTC
minimize
proposed
scheme
can
be
effectively
neurofeedback
training
lower-limb
amputees
paralyzed
patients.
Photonics,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 87 - 87
Published: Aug. 1, 2019
This
mini-review
is
aimed
at
briefly
summarizing
the
present
status
of
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
and
predicting
where
technique
should
go
in
next
decade.
quotes
33
articles
on
different
fNIRS
basics
technical
developments
44
reviews
applications
published
last
eight
years.
The
huge
number
review
about
a
wide
spectrum
topics
field
cognitive
social
sciences,
neuroimaging
research,
medicine
testifies
to
maturity
achieved
by
this
non-invasive
optical
vascular-based
technique.
Today,
has
started
be
utilized
healthy
subjects
while
moving
freely
naturalistic
settings.
Further
instrumental
are
expected
done
near
future
fully
satisfy
latter
important
aspect.
In
addition,
procedures,
including
correction
methods
for
strong
extracranial
interferences,
need
standardized
before
using
as
clinical
tool
individual
patients.
New
research
avenues
such
interactive
neurosciences,
cortical
activation
modulated
type
sport
performance,
during
neurofeedback
training
highlighted.
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. e6833 - e6833
Published: May 3, 2019
Cognitive
processes
are
required
during
walking
to
appropriately
respond
environmental
and
task
demands.
There
now
many
studies
that
have
used
functional
Near-Infrared
Spectroscopy
(fNIRS)
record
brain
activation
investigate
neural
bases
of
cognitive
contributions
in
gait.
The
aim
this
systematic
review
was
summarize
the
published
research
regarding
Prefrontal
cortical
(PFC)
patterns
simple
complex
tasks
young
adults,
older
adults
clinical
groups
with
balance
disorders
using
fNIRS.
Our
secondary
evaluate
each
included
study
based
on
methodological
reporting
criteria
important
for
good
data
quality.We
conducted
searches
June
2018
four
databases:
Embase,
PubMed,
Scopus
PsycINFO.
strategy
search
was:
(((((near
infrared
spectroscopy)
OR
near
nirs)
fnirs)
AND
(((gait)
walking)
locomotion)
(((((young)
adult)
older)
elderly)
NOT
children))
(((Brain)
cortex)
cortical)
our
search.
papers
met
specific
criteria:
(i)
fNIRS
measure
PFC
patterns;
(ii)
(simple
complex)
and;
(iii)
assessed
people,
people
and/or
disorders.Thirty
five
(describing
75
comparisons)
308
retrieved
through
inclusion
criteria.
Based
6
considerations,
20
were
high
quality,
10
medium
quality
5
low
quality.
Eleven/20
comparisons
23/37
15/18
reported
increased
complexity.
majority
verbal
fluency,
counting
backwards
or
motor
increases
(83%,
64%
58%
these
studies,
respectively).
In
contrast,
no
found
visual
activation.Increased
most
common
involved
walks
comprising
fluency
arithmetic
tasks.
Clinical
generally
showed
irrespective
type
performed
which
suggests
require
more
attentional
resources
safe
walking.
Systematic
registration
number:
PROSPERO
2017
-
CRD42017059501.
Neurorehabilitation and neural repair,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
34(10), P. 915 - 924
Published: Aug. 31, 2020
Background
Declines
in
gait
parameters
are
common
with
aging
and
more
pronounced
tasks
increased
executive
demand.
However,
the
neural
correlates
of
age-related
impairments
not
fully
understood
yet.
Objectives
To
investigate
(
a)
effects
on
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC)
activity
during
usual
walking,
obstacle
crossing
dual-task
walking
b)
association
between
PFC
measures
function.
Methods
Eighty-eight
healthy
individuals
were
distributed
into
6
age-groups:
20-25
(G20),
30-35
(G30),
40-45
(G40),
50-55
(G50),
60-65
(G60),
70-75
years
(G70).
Participants
walked
overground
under
3
conditions:
crossing,
walking.
Changes
oxygenated
deoxygenated
hemoglobin
recorded
using
functional
near-infrared
spectroscopy.
Gait
spatiotemporal
assessed
an
electronic
walkway.
Executive
function
was
through
validated
tests.
Results
Between-group
differences
observed
for
all
conditions.
Multiple
groups
(ie,
G30,
G50,
G60,
G70)
showed
at
least
one
Young
adults
(G20
G30)
had
lowest
levels
while
G60
highest
levels.
Only
G70
reduced
(which
walking).
related
to
Conclusions
Aging
causes
a
gradual
increase
This
compensatory
mechanism
may
reach
resource
ceiling
70s,
when
limits
its
efficiency
observed.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 20, 2020
The
integrity
of
the
frontal
areas
brain,
specifically
prefrontal
cortex,
are
critical
to
preserve
cognition
and
mobility
in
late
life.
Prefrontal
cortex
regions
involved
executive
functions
gait
control
have
been
related
performance
dual-tasks.
Dual-task
assessment
may
help
identify
older
adults
at
risk
negative
health
outcomes.
As
an
alternative
neuroimaging
techniques
that
do
not
allow
during
actual
motion,
functional
Near-Infrared
Spectroscopy
is
a
non-invasive
technique
can
assess
neural
activation
through
measurement
cortical
oxygenated
deoxygenated
hemoglobin
levels,
while
person
performing
motor
task
natural
environment
as
well
cognitive
tasks.
aim
this
review
was
describe
use
study
lobe
hemodynamics
cognitive,
dual-tasks
adults.
From
46
included
publications,
20
studies
used
only
tasks,
3
tasks
23
Our
findings
suggest
detects
changes
(cognitively
healthy
mild
impairment),
especially
In
both
comparison
between
younger
adults,
people
with
different
neurological
conditions,
compared
healthier
controls,
seems
experience
higher
activation,
which
could
be
interpreted
context
proposed
inefficiency
limited
capacity
models.
Further
research
needed
establish
standardized
protocols,
cerebral
hemodynamic
systemic
conditions
might
influence
explore
its
role
predicting
incident
outcomes
such
dementia.