Biofeedback

AMES device helps the paralyzed regain movement

Ben Coxworth — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:37:02 GMT

Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration granted clearance to a new device that could be of considerable aid to stroke victims or people with partial spinal cord injuries. Created by Dr. Paul Cordo of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in collaboration with OHSU spinoff company AMES, the "AMES device" reportedly helps the brain get paralyzed muscles moving again.

Category: Stroke, Brain Health, Body and Mind

Tags: Brain, Disability, Biofeedback, Muscle, Strokes

Biofeedback-augmented video game helps children curb their anger

Ben Coxworth — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:34:12 GMT

Often, when people talk about children and the psychological effects of playing video games, it’s nothing good – there are certainly plenty of individuals who maintain that if a child spends too much time blowing away virtual enemies, they will become more aggressive, antisocial people in the real world. A new game developed at Boston Children's Hospital, however, is intended to do just the opposite. It helps children with anger problems to control their temper, so they’ll get along better with other people.

Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Video Games, Biofeedback, Psychology, Children, Behavior

RESPeRATE aims to let users breathe their way to lower blood pressure

Ben Coxworth — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:13:43 GMT

People suffering from hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) are typically advised to switch to a healthier diet, get more exercise and lose weight, plus they are often put on a combination of several medications. As of today, UK residents are now also able to get a prescription for what is definitely a different type of treatment - a system known as RESPeRATE. It monitors the patient's breathing and uses sound to guide them into taking longer, slower breaths, thus relaxing their bodies. According to its makers, multiple clinical trials have shown that it causes significant, lasting reductions in blood pressure.

Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind

Tags: Health, Biofeedback, Treatment, Blood Pressure