electromyographic biofeedback

electromyographic biofeedback
a method of muscle retraining for patients with neurological deficits; for treatment of conditions, such as headache, associated with muscle tension; and for general relaxation. Electrical activity of the muscle or area is recorded by electromyography and displayed on a video screen in front of the patient, accompanied by a variable audible signal, which allows the patient to monitor muscle movements .

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