Biofeedback with Pelvic Floor Electromyography as Complementary Treatment in Chronic Disorders of the Inferior Urinary Tract

Abstract

The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Inc. (http://www.aapb.org) defines biofeedback as: “the process of gaining greater awareness of many physiological functions primarily using instruments that provide information on those same systems, with a goal of being able to manipulate them at will.” In their website it is further stated that: “Biofeedback is a process that enables an individual to learn how to change physiological activity for the purposes of improving health and performance”. Precise instruments measure physiological activity such as brainwaves, heart function, breathing, muscle activity, and skin