ISSN:
1573-3270
Keywords:
EMG biofeedback
;
stimulus generalization
;
response generalization
;
trapezius
;
relaxed postures
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Five young adults received audio biofeedback training to reduce trapezius EMG levels while they engaged in reading in an office, seated at a table. A multiple-baseline-across subjects design was employed in two separate studies. After training, all subjects demonstrated reduced EMG levels while reading in a home or library setting. The first study suggested that subjects reduced EMG levels by minimizing movements and altering their postures; the second study systematically demonstrated changes in such behavior, which was correlated with EMG levels. The data provide evidence that EMG biofeedback resulted in response generalization across several motoric classes, and in stimulus generalization from the training setting to the natural environment. The importance of assessing generalization is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00999172
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