Biofeedback is Gaining Ground in Mainstream Healthcare

Clinical biofeedback is steadily earning recognition and acceptance among the American public. Endorsed by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) as a mind–body therapy, biofeedback is increasingly viewed by both healthcare providers and patients as a valuable form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Over the past decade, the use of CAM therapies has grown significantly. A nationwide in-person survey revealed that nearly 38% of U.S. adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM—whether to enhance overall wellness or address specific health conditions. In fact, Americans spent close to $34 billion on CAM-related services and products in 2007 alone.

As interest in holistic and integrative care continues to rise, and as research continues to validate the clinical benefits of biofeedback, its role in healthcare is expanding. A major study underway at the Cleveland Clinic—funded by the Bakken Heart–Brain Institute—is exploring the impact of biofeedback on patients with coronary artery disease, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers aim to demonstrate that biofeedback can not only enhance quality of life and improve clinical outcomes but may also help to reverse certain biological markers of disease.

Facts taken from the National Library of Medicine

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2939454/

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