Article on Neurofeedback efficacy in treating Post Concussive Syndrome/Head Injuries
 

Hey Group,

I finally found the information that discusses the efficacy of neurofeedback in treating head injuries/post concussive syndrome. Feel free to read the entire thing, but the pertinent information is found about half way down the page. The research studies are cited at the end of the page. It's not a cure, but it can most likely improve your quality of life.


http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

This article is very old. It is still a very well researched and valuable article. The neuro-feedback mentioned is an active form, true neuro-feedback. It requires the active participation of the patient. Some of the therapies are designed as video games. The patient advances by regulating the waveforms to a more proper and balanced value.

It should not be misinterpreted to support passive neuro-therapy like LENS or ROSHI.

In fact, the practitioners of QEEG based neuro-feedback need to be skilled at helping the patient moderate the wave forms. It can be very valuable with ADD/ADHD. The skilled practitioners can show a patient how they can refocus their mind to be a more productive and organized mind.

Dr. Cory Hammond has used it to help patients overcome OCD behaviors. He has also worked with and written about LENS type systems. From what I can tell from his writings, he sees them as distinctly different.

If you are going to try this type of neuro-feedback, The ISNR.org (International Society for Neurofeedback and Research, previously Neuronal Regulation) and BCIA.org have referral lists available. Practitioners have a variety of degrees, from BS/BA to MS to M.D. to Ph.D. or Psych.D. The more important concern is to find a practitioner who has a track record of success with the symptoms that you are dealing with.

A nice source on Neurofeedback can be reviewed at:
http://round-earth.com/Neurofeedback-Info.html

It's actually too bad it doesn't support pROSHI or LENS because they are the two best forms of neurofeedback to do for head injuries. They are more economical, require much fewer sessions, and require much less effort on the clients part.

The LENS is the formative leader for head injury rehabilitation within the world of neurofeedback. You don't see them in a lot of clinical offices, however, because the machines cost around $5000 and take a significant amount of training to use.

The pROSHI can be used alone, but it is most often used in a clinical setting in conjunction with traditional neurofeedback. It has been proven, using QEEG technology, to completely normalize the EEG.

Neither LENS nor ROSHI (clinic version) nor pROSHI (home personal use version) have been "proven" to be effective for treating head injury.

There is anecdotal evidence supporting the benefits of both but nothing that meets the standard of "proven."

A disclaimer regarding 'proven' is mandated by the FDA until acceptable trials are completed.