The effects of EMG biofeedback and relaxation training on primary dysmenorrhea

1982 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl D. Bennink ◽  
Lynda L. Hulst ◽  
James A. Benthem
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Primary Dysmenorrhea

Treatment of Handwriting Problems Utilizing EMG Biofeedback Training

1979 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 603-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Hughes ◽  
Karen Jackson ◽  
K. Eric Dubois ◽  
Robert Erwin
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Control Factor ◽  
Baseline Session ◽  
Cursive Handwriting

The effects of EMG biofeedback training on cursive handwriting were investigated for 4 girls and 5 boys in Grade 4. A significant reduction in EMG between the first baseline session and the last training session was obtained. Four of 5 characteristics of handwriting improved significantly. The need for carefully designed research comparing EMG biofeedback training and relaxation training was indicated. A self-control factor in handwriting was hypothesized.

Effect of Trainer's Presence and Response-Contingent Feedback in Biofeedback-Relaxation Training

1981 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kevin Hamberger ◽  
Jeffrey M. Lohr
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Emg Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Placebo Control ◽  
Subjective Ratings ◽  
Baseline Session ◽  
Response Contingent ◽  
Relaxation Procedure

The present study investigated the effects of a trainer's presence vs a trainer's absence on subject-controlled, response-contingent relaxation training. Ten college students each received either frontalis EMG biofeedback training with trainer present, biofeedback training with trainer absent or information/placebo control with a trainer present. The relaxation procedure included a .5-hr baseline session and five .5-hr. training sessions. Analysis indicated that the biofeedback groups showed greater within-session reduction of EMG activity than the control condition but did not differ from each other. Post-session EMG levels across training sessions showed a significant decrease for all three groups. However, the two biofeedback groups relaxed more across sessions than did the control group and the two biofeedback groups did not differ from each other. Subjective ratings showed that subjects in all conditions became more relaxed both within and across sessions. The results indicate that a trainer's presence is not crucial in facilitating subject-controlled, response-contingent relaxation training.

Reduction of Hemifacial Spasm and Dysarthria Following EMG Biofeedback

1984 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick T. Rubow ◽  
John C. Rosenbek ◽  
Michael J. Collins ◽  
Gastone G. Celesia
Keyword(s):  
Hemifacial Spasm ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Emg Biofeedback ◽  
Feedback Training ◽  
Facial Spasm ◽  
History Of ◽  
Carry Over

In this case study, a geriatric patient who had an 18-year history of hemifacial spasm was given EMG-biofeedback-assisted relaxation training. No formal speech therapy was provided. Our results confirmed two hypotheses: (a) The patient would learn to reduce frontalis EMG and facial spasm with and then without biofeedback, and (b) as a result, speech would be markedly improved. At both the 1-month and 15-month follow-up the patient retained the ability to relax his facial muscles with similar carry-over to speech. Possible neurophysiologic mechanisms of action mediating the feedback training are discussed.

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