The use of skin temperature biofeedback to facilitate relaxation training for retarded adults: A pilot study

1984 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
Suzan Moss ◽  
Steven Anolik
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Temperature Biofeedback

Pilot Study of the Physiological Subscale of the Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale

1987 ◽  
Vol 60 (3_part_2) ◽  
pp. 1299-1304
Author(s):  
Steven W. Lee ◽  
Wayne C. Piersel
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Single Subject Research ◽  
Manifest Anxiety

The physiological subscale of the Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale was examined using a matched single-subject research design. As predicted, a high scorer on the physiological subscale had a significantly higher resting EMG and did not significantly recover as did the low scorer on the physiological subscale on EMG. Contradictory findings were observed on skin temperature measures. Findings are discussed relative to the scope and shortcomings of the investigation, and directions for research are suggested.

The use of biofeedback in recreational therapy practice

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen V. Russoniello, PhD, LRT, LPC, BCB, BCN ◽  
Matthew Fish, MS, LRT, BCB ◽  
Tami Maes, MS, LRT, LPC, BCB ◽  
Holly Paton, BS, CTRS ◽  
Ruth-Ann Styron, BS, LRT
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Clinical Intervention ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Electrodermal Response ◽  
Temperature Biofeedback ◽  
Course Work ◽  
History Of

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief history of biofeedback and a review its use as a clinical intervention in recreational therapy. Several specific biofeedback modalities; electromyography, electrodermal response, electroencephalography, and skin temperature biofeedback techniques will be discussed in terms of recreational therapy practice to demonstrate biofeedback’s usefulness in a variety of settings where recreational therapists currently practice. Criteria for becoming board certified in biofeedback and neuro-feedback as well as recommendations for inclusion of biofeedback and stress management course work into recreational therapy curriculum are presented.

Skin Temperature Biofeedback and Migraine

1978 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 242-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice M. Mullinix ◽  
Barbara J. Norton ◽  
Stanley Hack ◽  
Marvin A. Fishman
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Temperature Biofeedback

Skin temperature biofeedback for Raynaud's disease: A double-blind study

1982 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sergio Guglielmi ◽  
Alan H. Roberts ◽  
Robert Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Blind Study ◽  
Double Blind Study ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Raynaud's Disease ◽  
Temperature Biofeedback ◽  
Raynaud’S Disease

Motivation and Skin Temperature Biofeedback: Yerkes-Dodson Revisited

1982 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 282-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman J. Bregman ◽  
Hunter A. McAllister
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Temperature Biofeedback

scholarly journals FEASIBILITY AND OUTCOMES OF AUTOGENIC RELAXATION TRAINING IN ADDITION TO USUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR STROKE SURVIVORS – A PILOT STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
Deepak Thazhakkattu Vasu ◽  
Nor Azlin Mohd Nordin ◽  
See Xiao Xu ◽  
Shazli Ezzat Ghazali ◽  
Siti Norfadilah Abu Zarim
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Relaxation Training ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Autogenic Relaxation

A significant percentage of stroke survivors are reported to have anxiety and depression.  Autogenic Relaxation Training (ART), a psychophysiological self-control therapy which aims to induce relaxation proved to be effective in reducing the anxiety and depression in some health conditions. However, there is lack of studies which evaluated the effects of ART in the rehabilitation of stroke survivors. The aim of this experimental pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of ART in addition to usual physiotherapy for stroke survivors. A total of 14 sub-acute stroke survivors from a teaching hospital were enrolled in this study. All participants received 20 minutes ART followed by 40 minutes usual physiotherapy once a week and they were requested to carry out the intervention at home for twice per week, for six weeks. Intervention outcomes were assessed using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-A and HADS-D), Barthel Index (BI), Timed Up and Go (TUG) and EuroQol 5-Dimension 5 Levels (EQ5D5L). Changes in all outcome measures were analysed using paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test, with level of significance set at p<0.05. Post-intervention, there is statistically significant reduction of the HADS-A (p=0.04), HADS-D (p=0.02), TUG (p=0.004) and EQ5D5L (p=0.03) scores of the participants. Although not statistically significant, the mean score ± SD of BI increased from 95 ± 12.5 to 100 ± 6.25. The intervention is feasible and acceptable by the stroke survivors with no adverse events reported. In conclusion, ART in addition to usual physiotherapy is feasible and beneficial in reducing anxiety and depression, and improving functional ability, mobility and quality of life among stroke survivors.

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