A Comparison of the Effects of EMG Biofeedback and Relaxation Training on Chronic Back Pain Patients
Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Psychology
First Advisor
Adriane M. Gaffuri
Term of Graduation
Summer 1985
Date of Publication
6-14-1985
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Subjects
Backache -- Treatment, Electromyography, Biofeedback training
DOI
10.15760/etd.5423
Physical Description
1 online resource (2, v, 74 pages)
Abstract
This experiment examined the effects of EMG biofeedback and relaxation training as compared with biofeedback alone. The following dependent variables were examined: manifest anxiety, perceived pain, perceived relaxation, EMG activity, and locus of control. Back pain patients were assigned to one of two treatment groups. Group 1 was treated with both EMG biofeedback and relaxation training. Group 2 was treated with biofeedback alone. It appears that both biofeedback combined with progressive relaxation and biofeedback training alone are effective in lowering muscle activity and perceived pain, and in increasing perceived relaxation. However, from the results of this study, it is impossible to conclude that one treatment method is more effective than the other. Suggestions for future research are discussed.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20013
Recommended Citation
Vredevelt, Pam W., "A Comparison of the Effects of EMG Biofeedback and Relaxation Training on Chronic Back Pain Patients" (1985). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 3539.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.5423
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