Neurofeedback is a non-invasive therapeutic approach that measures brainwave activity to provide real-time feedback to the patient. Neurofeedback is mainly used in therapy to improve self-regulation skills.
Therefore the EEG signals are derived from the surface of the head (neuro) and influence an audio-visual animation, often like a computer game (feedback). Based on a thorough survey of the patient's symptoms, certain frequency ranges of brain activity are measured and evaluated to control the feedback in the form of an animation on a screen in real time. For example, an animation may move faster, the image becomes clearer or a melody becomes audible. Through this continuous process, patients can learn to improve their ability to self-regulate. As a result of this improvement, symptoms of illnesses can be effectively alleviated.
Neurofeedback is successfully used for a wide range of indications, from epilepsy over ADHD to anxiety disorders, migraine, tinnitus or autism as well as many other possible application areas.