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Biofeedback System Used To Support NASA Missions

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on July 22, 2011 in Biofeedback, Psychophysiology

When the space shuttle Atlantis returns from the International Space Station it will mark the end of an era for American space travel. We will all be holding our breath for its final safe landing to end a brilliant 30 year career. Reflecting on this, Lawrence Klein, Vice President and Co-Founder of Thought Technology Ltd., recalls, “One of our company’s proudest achievements was to have its FlexComp Infiniti system chosen as the physiological monitoring equipment used in NASA’s NEEMO-9 project.” Included in this report is a video that explains how biofeedback was used in support of the NASA mission.

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Behavioral Treatments For Migraine Headache, Such As Biofeedback And Hypnosis, Are Cost-Effective Alternatives To Medications

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on July 6, 2011 in Biofeedback, Headache, Psychotherapy

Treating chronic migraines with behavioral approaches – such as biofeedback, relaxation training, and hypnosis – can make financial sense compared to prescription-drug treatment, especially after a year or more, a new study found. Longtime behavioral therapy researcher and practitioner Dr. Donald Penzien, University of Mississippi Medical Center professor of psychiatry, coauthored the study.

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Lack Of Empathy Following Traumatic Brain Injury Associated With Reduced Responsiveness To Angry Faces

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on June 29, 2011 in Biofeedback, Mental Health, Traumatic Injury

Egocentric, self-centred, and insensitive to the needs of others: these social problems often arise in people with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and have been attributed in part to a loss of emotional empathy, the capacity to recognise and understand the emotions of other people. Given that traumatic brain injuries are becoming more common, and resulting empathy deficits can have negative repercussions on social functioning and quality of life, it is increasingly important to understand the processes that shape emotional empathy. A new study has recently revealed evidence of a relationship between physiological responses to anger and a reduction of emotional empathy post-injury, as reported in the May 2011 issue of Elsevier’s Cortex.

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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback Used In Virtual Reality High Performance Training

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on June 9, 2011 in Biofeedback

Competitive athletes should not only practice their sport to improve performance; perhaps they should also practice heart rate variability (HRV). Studies have shown that learning to increase heart rate variability through biofeedback can improve sport performance and help athletes cope with the stress of competition. A link to download the original study is included in this report.

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U.S. Army Offers Stress Reduction Classes, Including Biofeedback Training, To Military Personnel

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on March 26, 2011 in Biofeedback, Mental Health

The Fort Jackson Army Substance Abuse Program, which traditionally addresses issues of alcohol and drug abuse, will expand its programs by offering a six-week stress and anxiety reduction class, scheduled to begin Wednesday. Pierre Wilkins, a social worker with ASAP, explained that the goal is for people to identify stressors and stress symptoms and to learn how to reduce their stress levels. A second class building on the first one may become available if the need arises.

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Researchers Meet To Discuss Neurofeedback Treatment Of Aspergers And Autistic Spectrum Disorders

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on February 11, 2011 in Biofeedback, Neurofeedback

A recent investigation published by the British Medical Journal BMJ concluded that Dr. Andrew Wakefield misrepresented or altered the medical histories of all 12 of the patients whose cases formed the basis of a 1998 study linking Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to childhood vaccines. Regardless of the cause, in the past decade there has been a huge increase in the incidence of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

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BCIA Trademarks Logo And Credentials

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on February 11, 2011 in Biofeedback, Neurofeedback

The Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), formerly the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, has filed applications to trademark terms that refer to Board certification in biofeedback. BCIA certifies professionals in Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, and Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback. Included in this report are links to several full-text articles for those who want to learn more about BCIA.

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Muscle (SEMG) Biofeedback Assessment Reduces Injury And Improves Worker Productivity

By Christopher Fisher, PhD on February 10, 2011 in Biofeedback

Many jobs that require repetitive movements can cause injury to workers. Analyzing worker technique and muscle activity in relation to the workstation can provide answers to how an injury is incurred and how to prevent it in the future. With the assistance of surface electromyography (SEMG), an ergonomic analysis of worker behavior, posture, and movement can be conducted. The publisher provides the original, full text study free of charge. Check the end of this report for a download link.

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