special subjects
Biofeedback
Uses for Biofeedback
With the help of a therapist or with training, patients can then use information from biofeedback to modify the function or to relax, thereby lessening the effects of conditions such as pain, stress, anxiety ( References ), insomnia, and headaches. There are many different types of biofeedback, including neurofeedback, which specifically monitors brain activity with electroencephalography and provides a response. Biofeedback is also used in patients with pelvic floor disorders (with efficacy, References ) and to increase awareness of heart rate variability to improve sports performance ( 