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Biofeedback for Epilepsy: What to Ask Your Neurologist
If you’re researching biofeedback for epilepsy, you may come across early studies of EEG neurofeedback. Bring the specific method and claims to your neurologist. Their advice can account for your seizure type, treatment and safety plan. What researchers have explored EEG neurofeedback uses sensors to measure electrical activity at the scalp and offers feedback during […]
How Biofeedback Therapy Works
To understand how biofeedback works, picture a monitor showing changes in muscle tension as you practice relaxing a tight shoulder. The reading helps you notice what changed while you were trying a specific exercise. Start with a baseline The practitioner picks a signal based on your goal and records it before you start. For a […]
A Short History of Biofeedback Therapy
The history of biofeedback grew out of a simple question. Could people change a physical response if they could see it happening? Early researchers used instruments to turn a signal into feedback that a person could act on. From laboratory measurements to training Researchers explored how feedback about muscle activity, skin temperature and other signals […]
What Is Biofeedback Therapy?
Biofeedback therapy uses measurements such as breathing, muscle tension or heart rate to show how your body responds in real time. A practitioner can use those readings to guide an exercise and help you notice changes you might otherwise miss. What the sensors measure The equipment depends on the goal. A breathing sensor can show […]