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biofeedback Definition

☆ bio·feed·back (-fēd′bak′)

noun

a technique of seeking to control certain emotional states, such as anxiety or depression, by training oneself, with the aid of electronic devices, to modify autonomic body functions, such as blood pressure or heartbeat

biofeedback Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: This is addressed in the following way: The BodyTalk System facilitates communication with the innate wisdom of the body by using neuromuscular biofeedback.
  • include: Performing Arts Psychophysiology - Mind-body solutions, including biofeedback, for musicians, dancers and actors.
  • base: The EMG provides biofeedback based on the relationship between the tension and the relaxation of the muscle.
  • try: A child psychologist working with me wanted to try biofeedback on ADD.

Adjective modifier

  • thermal: Thermal biofeedback is often used to teach relaxation to people with IBS.
  • visual: ThoughtStream Biofeedback combines audio and visual biofeedback to measure subtle changes as you react to different situations.

Modifies a noun

  • device: We sell the test advanced biofeedback devices & mind.. .
  • therapy: Biofeedback therapy may be helpful by improving voluntary squeezing of the rectal muscle.
  • technique: Biofeedback techniques, for instance, are used in conjunction with hypnosis.
  • machine: I'm wiring David up to a biofeedback machine that will be measuring indirectly how much he sweats.
  • training: To a lesser extent, people may use biofeedback training to gain control over some actions of the colon.
  • system: The biofeedback system allows the patient to exercise their pelvic floor correctly and progress sheets can be generated to help motivate patients.

Noun used with modifier

  • disorder: Before him each disorder biofeedback may department of family they play and.
  • relaxation: About other doomsday relaxation biofeedback smoking spot the winners.
  • temperature: Temperature biofeedback in the treatment of migraine headaches: a controlled evaluation.
  • pressure: The position was maintained in a specially designed splint, plus a pressure biofeedback cuff to maintain a set shoulder depression.

Preposition: in

treatment: Temperature biofeedback in the treatment of migraine headaches: a controlled evaluation.

Preposition: for

patient: We will shortly undertake a pilot of therapeutic group biofeedback for patients with fecal incontinence or chronic constipation in order to address their observation.