Biofeedback

Biofeedback is an intervention technique designed to sense the status of physiological states in the body for the purpose of learning how to better control through subtle some of the body’s functions that may be causing stress, pain, muscle tension, elevated fight-or-flight mechanism, etc. The feedback provides the user with the ability to practice new ways to control body functions towards reducing stress and anxiety, modulate pain, control certain body functions, improve health, facilitate relaxation, and improve quality of life.

Type of Biofeedback

• Breathing: the monitoring of respiratory rates, respiratory changes, and breathing patterns
• Heart Rate: the detection of heart rates, blood volume changes, and changes in each
• Muscle Contraction: Sensors to detect muscle electrical activity and tension
• Sweat Gland Functioning: to measure the activity of sweat gland and perspiration 
• Temperature: measurement of blood flow to the skin

There are an increasing number of biofeedback devices for use in clinics and hospitals, as well as a growing market for home use.

ProhealthcareProducts.com is growing a line of biofeedback tools for clinical practice and home use treatment.