You are working with Angela, a 35-year-old ballet dancer rec…
You are working with Angela, a 35-year-old ballet dancer recovering from an ankle fracture. Although she is currently restricted from full weight-bearing, she is eager to stay engaged in her rehabilitation and maintain neuromuscular coordination. As part of your treatment plan, you introduce mental imagery exercises to help her visualize dance movements and improve motor planning during recovery. Which of the following statements about mental imagery is TRUE?