by Numinus
Aug 17, 2011“Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance.”
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), Biofeedback Certification Institution of America (BCIA), and the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR).
Biofeedback technology to record physiological activity in the body and present it back in simple, understandable ways. By training the ability to attend and respond to this feedback, people can develop greater awareness and control of their physiological functioning.
Once applied in every day life, these skills help with the management of stress-related health problems (e.g. anxiety, pain, and headaches) and the development of “peak performance” in elite athletes and professionals.
Biofeedback modalities:
- Heart Rate
- Respiration
- Skin Temperature
- Skin Conductance
- Muscle Tension