Biofeedback is a remarkable technique employed by physical therapists to evaluate and regulate various bodily functions. Through the utilization of myoMuscle™ software and electrical sensors, patients engaging in biofeedback treatments receive invaluable insights about their bodies, unlocking new possibilities for holistic healing.
Due to the information received from the sensors, your physical therapist can help you make subtle changes to your body (such as relaxing certain muscles) in order to relieve pain and improve function. Biofeedback helps patients improve their health conditions and physical performance by allowing for new ways to practice body control. If you are in Normandy Park, WA and interested in learning more about biofeedback and how it may benefit you, contact Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness today.
How does biofeedback work?
The myoMuscle™ software module features an intricate and sophisticated toolset capable of handling any type of neuromuscular-kinesiological data captured with our Ultium-EMG sensors, as well as any other legacy EMG systems. Real-time data is automatically synchronized in an all-in-one analysis, enabling detailed insight for muscle performance.
There are a variety of biofeedback methods that our licensed physical therapists employ. They may decide to do any combination of these methods, based on the nature of your condition and your overall goals. The different types of biofeedback methods include:
- Muscle contraction. Sensors are placed on your skeletal muscles through an electromyograph (EMG). This is done to monitor how electrical activity impacts muscle contraction.
- Breathing. This is also known as “respiratory biofeedback.” Bands are placed around your abdomen and chest, in order to monitor your breathing patterns and respiration rate.
Who is a candidate for biofeedback?
There are a wide range of conditions that biofeedback can monitor and help treat. These include physical, mental, and emotional conditions, including but not limited to:
- Pelvic floor discomfort/pain
- Pelvic floor weakness
- Endometriosis
- PCOS
- Female reproductive issues
- Fecal and urinary incontinence
- Constipation
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Male discomfort/pain
- Male Prostate Cancer
- Prostatitis
How will biofeedback benefit me?
There are several benefits to participating in biofeedback treatments. As a non-invasive way to monitor different aspects of the body and determine where changes in muscle movement should be made, biofeedback can improve function. In many cases, biofeedback treatments can even eliminate the need for harmful drugs or surgical correction, as they provide imperative information on the root of the problem. By doing so, our physical therapists are then able to design specialized treatment plans to treat the issue at its core.
Biofeedback treatments have also been helpful for women who may not be able to take any medications due to pregnancy. The treatments are a safe, natural, and effective way to relieve pain and regain optimum function of your body. Overall, biofeedback treatments are a great way to provide recovery from a large number of conditions, by focusing on body control and allowing you to feel more in control of your health.
If you are suffering from a physical, mental, or emotional condition that is limiting your daily life, biofeedback treatments may be for you. Contact our Normandy Park, WA physical therapy office today to schedule a consultation and discuss how you may benefit from biofeedback. At Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness, we are dedicated to improving your health and wellness so you can get back to living your life.
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