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Neuro-biofeedback

The use of neuro-biofeedback (brainwave monitoring) for the treatment of brain dysfunction is based on the premise that individuals can be taught to recognize and control electrical activity in the brain. Patients receive computer generated feedback about the activity in the brain in order to learn to regulate attention, emotional state, and thoughts. Put simply, neuro-biofeedback teaches individuals to increase brain waves associated with focused attention and emotional well-being while decreasing brain waves associated with distractibility and distress.

Neuro-biofeedback is particularly beneficial for patients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) or those with acquired brain impairment from traumatic brain injury, Lyme disease, or stroke. Electrodes are attached to the patient’s head, which amplify and record brain waves onto a computer. Individuals learn to manipulate brain activity by playing on-screen games and animated exercises. Neuro-biofeedback is non-invasive and has no undesirable side effects.

Neurofeedback is useful for other problems including sleep disturbances, chronic pain, addiction, and headaches.