How to Define Biofeedback
Although it's been around since the 1960s, Biofeedback has only enjoyed a renewed interest since the turn of this century. A variety of therapists in medical, psychiatric and alternative disciplines have turned to Biofeedback as a way to treat a myriad of disorders. Medical journals define Biofeedback as the real-time report back to the patient of many of the patient's involuntary actions. Temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, muscle tension, brain waves and sweating are all functions that can be measured and reported back to the patient in an attempt to raise self-awareness. Biofeedback techniques have been accepted treatments for incontinence and elimination disorders. There is still controversy over the efficacy of biofeedback treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. Many patients experience Biofeedback techniques in a climical or therapeutic setting first. Then, patients learn various techniques using portable equipment that can be used at home or whatever environment is necessary. Costs for Biofeedback are moderate. Follow these steps to learn more.
Things You'll Need:
Computer with Internet access to learn more about Biofeedback
Define Biofeedback
1
Discuss your condition with your doctor. Ask your doctor for information about how biofeedback might help your condition.
2
Go online to the "Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback" (AAPB) Web site (see Resources below). Learn about how the medical and therapeutic communities define biofeedback.
3
Scroll through the list of conditions thought to be treatable via Biofeedback. Click on the ones that apply to your situation.
4
Read the information about the types of Biofeedback typically used for your condition. You can also use the AAPB Web site to find providers (see Resources below). Their directory includes any practitioner who paid to be listed. Their credentials have been listed, but AAPB acknowledges that membership in their organization doesn't verify the qualifications of a particular provider. Also check the "Biofeedback Certification Institute of America" (BCIA) Web site (see Resources below).
Tips & Warnings
There are several distinct types of biofeedback. Keep in mind that you need to find a therapist who can work with the techniques that apply to your condition. It's generally acknowledged within the medical community that a practitioner who is skilled in one form of biofeedback is not necessarily even familiar with another type.
Remember that biofeedback therapy should not be regarded as a replacement for medical care. Sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, bleeding or any sudden changes in your condition warrant seeing your medical doctor as soon as possible.
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Although it's been around since the 1960s, Biofeedback has only enjoyed a renewed interest since the turn of this century. A variety of therapists in medical, psychiatric and alternative disciplines have turned to Biofeedback as a way to treat a myriad of disorders. Medical journals define Biofeedback as the real-time report back to the patient of many of the patient's involuntary actions. Temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, muscle tension, brain waves and sweating are all functions that can be measured and reported back to the patient in an attempt to raise self-awareness. Biofeedback techniques have been accepted treatments for incontinence and elimination disorders. There is still controversy over the efficacy of biofeedback treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities. Many patients experience Biofeedback techniques in a climical or therapeutic setting first. Then, patients learn various techniques using portable equipment that can be used at home or whatever environment is necessary. Costs for Biofeedback are moderate. Follow these steps to learn more.
Things You'll Need:
Computer with Internet access to learn more about Biofeedback
Define Biofeedback
1
Discuss your condition with your doctor. Ask your doctor for information about how biofeedback might help your condition.
2
Go online to the "Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback" (AAPB) Web site (see Resources below). Learn about how the medical and therapeutic communities define biofeedback.
3
Scroll through the list of conditions thought to be treatable via Biofeedback. Click on the ones that apply to your situation.
4
Read the information about the types of Biofeedback typically used for your condition. You can also use the AAPB Web site to find providers (see Resources below). Their directory includes any practitioner who paid to be listed. Their credentials have been listed, but AAPB acknowledges that membership in their organization doesn't verify the qualifications of a particular provider. Also check the "Biofeedback Certification Institute of America" (BCIA) Web site (see Resources below).
Tips & Warnings
There are several distinct types of biofeedback. Keep in mind that you need to find a therapist who can work with the techniques that apply to your condition. It's generally acknowledged within the medical community that a practitioner who is skilled in one form of biofeedback is not necessarily even familiar with another type.
Remember that biofeedback therapy should not be regarded as a replacement for medical care. Sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, bleeding or any sudden changes in your condition warrant seeing your medical doctor as soon as possible.
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