Neurofeedback for ADHD – Train Your Brain A new treatment has been emerging in the last decade for mild brain-behavior problems—biofeedback of one’s own brain waves. This method of treatment has been shown to be effective for a wide range of disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), PMS, alcohol abuse, depression, mild brain dysfunction from […]
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Cognitive Remediation for Traumatic B...
Cognitive Remediation for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death among persons under 35, and approximately 80,000-90,000 persons suffer long term disability following a head injury (Chua et al, 2007). The Brain Clinic in NYC offers Cognitive Remediation as an effective, non-pharmaceutical treatment for the long-term effects of […]
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Treatmen...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death among persons under 35, and approximately 80,000-90,000 persons suffer long term disability following a head injury (Chua et al, 2007). The Brain Clinic in NYC offers Cognitive Remediation and Neurofeedback as effective, non-pharmaceutical treatments for the long-term effects of TBI. The most common consequences of […]
Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia
Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia. The Brain Clinic uses neuropsychological testing to determine whether or not an individual has dyslexia or a learning disability. Even if you have an average or above-average IQ you may have a learning disability. The testing we provide is useful documentation to have in the future, especially in the case that […]
About Adult Migraines
There are many causes of migraines. Sometimes they run in families, and in many cases migraines can go back several generations. Migraines may be caused by changes in the trigeminal nerve, a major pain pathway. Imbalances in brain chemicals, including serotonin — which helps regulate pain in your nervous system — may also be involved. Serotonin levels […]
Cognitive Remediation for ADHD
Cognitive Remediation for ADHD. Several alternatives to medication exist as treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). One alternative treatment modality is Cognitive Remediation, or Neuropsychological Remediation, as it is sometimes called. Cognitive remediation is a therapeutic approach targeting specific cognitive functions, such as attention, organization, planning, or memory, that constitute an individual’s weaknesses or […]
Common Biofeedback Modalities
These are the major biofeedback treatment types (modalities). A rough outline of each procedure along with a description of the disorders they are used to treat are explained for below. Electromyography biofeedback (EMG) uses a surface electrode to measure muscle tension, and by displaying this information patients can see directly their muscle tension on a display and […]
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Biofeedback Treatment: Integration in...
Biofeedback Treatment: Integration in Healthcare. It is hoped that as healthcare delivery becomes more rational, cost effective methods such as biofeedback and behavioral healthcare will be integrated into all of medical care. It is expected that these methods will become a larger part of healthcare delivery, probably at the primary care level. By doing so, […]
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TM...
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD/TMJ), commonly called TMD or TMJ, are a collection of poorly understood conditions characterized by pain in the jaw and surrounding tissues accompanied by limitations in jaw movements. Injury and conditions that routinely affect other joints in the body, such as arthritis, also affect the temporomandibular joint. Approximately 35 million people in […]