Main > Medical MONTREAL, Aug. 20 /CNW Telbec/ – As Canadian astronaut Dave Williams wraps up his STS-118 shuttle mission repairing & constructing the International Space Station, years of training and technology developed in Montreal have helped him soar to great heights. For decades, NASA has been studying astronaut’s physiological responses to zero gravity, to […]
Main > Medical It’s the leading cause of debilitating illness in this country but imagine being told as a teenager you’ll spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair. Eighteen-year-old Ariadne Popma, of Michigan, was determined not to let that happen. A stroke paralyzed her left side two years ago, most likely caused by […]
Main > Medical When McGill University required a wireless audience response measurement system to find indirect ways of measuring effective responses to live music in musicians and their audiences, they chose ProComp Infiniti with SC, BVP, EMG, and EEG sensors over all other competitive systems. Read More Article URL
Main > Medical TELEHEALTH AND BIOFEEDBACK Dr. Ray Folen – Tripler Army Medical Center is the largest USA military medical treatment facility. What is telehealth, and what are the benefits as a clinician and a patient? The US Military have soldiers and sailors deployed to many remote settings where highly specialized care is not available. […]
Main > Medical Improper work habits, poor workstation ergonomics, and environment can lead to physiological dysregulation such as muscle soreness, fatigue, and injury (Grandjean, 1987). Some workers develop chronic neck and upper limb pain also known as repetitive strain injury. (RSI), cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) or overuse syndrome, from long hours of repetitive tasks at […]
Main > Medical Incontinence is a major healthcare problem costing a conservative estimate of $15 billion, annually, in the USA. This reality is mirrored in countries worldwide. Patients with this problem often lead lives of quiet desperation and social isolation. Incontinence is among the leading causes of nursing home admission, with approximately 50% of all […]
Main > Medical Surface electromyography is a computerized electrophysiological technology that can be utilized in an array of approaches. It is an objective tool for assessment and diagnosis of muscular electrical activity in health and disease. It is an objective electronic monitor during the course of physical and occupational therapy for most neuromuscular conditions. Read […]
Main > Medical The use of surface EMG on land has been well documented over the years in the treatment of orthopaedic and neurologic conditions. From patellofemoral pain syndrome to spinal cord injuries; all have utilized sEMG in their treatment regimes with documented success. Read More Article URL
Main > Medical The ThoughtCam project uses biofeedback technology provided by Thought Technology Inc. to create a greater synergy between the user and the EyeTap wearable computer system. The fact that the WearComp / EyeTap apparatus is worn underneath clothing facilitates direct contact with the body, and thus encourages futher new forms of intelligent signal […]
Main > Medical This case report describes an indirect approach incorporating diaphragmatic breathing, imagery, role rehearsal and surface electromyographic (SEMG) feedback to successfully reduce pain and increase left shoulder mobility in a 23 year old woman with a left pectoralis muscle injury from a skiing accident. It demonstrates how direct biofeedback or therapeutic interventions may […]
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