noun
- Plural of biofeedback; techniques that use electronic instruments to monitor and display bodily functions (such as heart rate or muscle tension) so a person can learn to control them consciously.
Usage: Usually used in medical, therapeutic, or wellness contexts; Can refer to multiple instances or types of biofeedback procedures
Examples
- The clinic offers several different biofeedbacks to help patients manage stress and anxiety.
- Athletes use biofeedbacks to optimize their performance and muscle control.
- Modern biofeedbacks can track everything from breathing patterns to brain wave activity.
- The therapist recommended biofeedbacks as a non-medication approach to treating chronic pain.
- Research shows that biofeedbacks can be effective for reducing high blood pressure.
- Patients learned to use various biofeedbacks to improve their relaxation techniques.