Abstract
In this investigation, we evaluated the effectiveness of surface electromyography (EMG) biofeedback to treat paradoxical vocal fold motion in a 16-year-old girl. EMG biofeedback training occurred once per week over the course of 10 weeks. In a changing criterion design, muscle tension showed systematic changes that corresponded with changes in the criterion. Overall, baseline muscle tension levels were reduced over 60%, with corresponding reductions in episodes of respiratory distress and chest pain. Subjective reports by the patient and the patient's mother indicated improvements in school attendance and overall adaptive functioning.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 529-532 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of applied behavior analysis |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2005 |
Keywords
- Behavior modification
- Behavioral pediatrics
- Biofeedback
- Children
- Health-related behavior
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Philosophy
- Sociology and Political Science
- Applied Psychology