A simple EMG--reward system for biofeedback training of children.
An automated reward system to be used with standard electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback instrumentation is described. The on-line reward system, when coupled with standard biofeedback instrumentation and procedures, constitutes instrumental conditioning. In addition to describing the EMG--reward interface circuitry, a study demonstrating the efficacy of the instrumental conditioning approach with cerebral-palsied children is presented.
D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D003201:Computers; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D004576:Electromyography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D014040:Token Economy