After diagnosis with the help of the EMG test, deficits revealed by biofeedback training such as hypertension, atrophy or functional limitations can be treated. Biofeedback training is an alternative, efficient and side-effect-free therapy option, whose effectiveness has been proven in many orthopaedic indications by numerous scientific studies:
"In biofeedback training, physical functions are continuously reported back to the patient (e.g. visually or acoustically) and positive changes in these bodily functions are amplified, which allows the patients to learn how to influence the bodily functions...
...The positive effect of biofeedback has been proven by numerous controlled therapy studies. Biofeedback is currently one of the most effective treatment options available for some clinical pictures (e.g. headaches and back pain)" (Birbaumer, N. & Rief, W., 2000).
By becoming aware of alternative behaviour and movement patterns, the patient learns how to improve his muscular situation and cope with his problem independently.
Indications of biofeedback training:
Goals of biofeedback trainings:
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