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This article is from the Alternative
Medicine Therapies guide.
How To Choose a Bio Feedback Therapy Practitioner and Cautions
Most biofeedback
therapists are licensed physicians, clinical psychologists, or
other healthcare professionals who have taken special training
in this technique. The Biofeedback Certification Institute of
America in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, provides the major certification
program for biofeedback practitioners. Look for a therapist who
has experience treating the particular problem for which you are
seeking help, and choose someone you feel comfortable with. Remember
that the success of the treatment will depend in part on the level
of trust you are able to develop with your therapist. Your primary-care
physician also may be able to give you a referral to a biofeedback
therapist. Many health insurance palns now provide partial coverage
for biofeedback therapy.
Bio Feedback Therapy: Cautions
- If you wear
a pacemaker or have a serious heart disorder, consult your doctor
before undertaking biofeedback.
- Biofeedback
can help people with diabetes control their circulation but it
could also change the need for insulin and other medicines. Be
sure to monitor blood sugar carefully if you are using this therapy.
- Biofeedback
devices sold for home use vary widely in quality. Ask a physician
or biofeedback therapist for advice about a good brand before
making a purchase.
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