People exploring biofeedback after head injury may be looking for help with tension, stress or a difficulty that persists during recovery. Start with an evaluation and a conversation with the clinician or rehabilitation team familiar with the injury.
Identify the symptom and the goal
Ask which symptoms the team is addressing and whether there are other contributors to consider. A method intended to help with relaxation is different from a program claiming to restore memory or attention. Ask what evidence supports the proposed method for that goal.
Fit any training into rehabilitation
Rehabilitation can focus on daily activities, returning to work or school, and specific skills affected by the injury. Ask how a proposed exercise fits with the current plan and who will track symptoms and progress. Follow the team’s guidance on activity and follow-up.
Check how you function outside sessions
A useful goal might be tolerating a normal task for longer or practicing an agreed strategy at home. Keep a simple record and review it with the team. If symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, get clinical advice promptly.
For more detail, see CDC guidance on brain injury rehabilitation. Also see What Is Biofeedback Therapy? for another part of this series.