| An apparatus for a complimentary treatment of spasmodic torticollis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3220439 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We have developed an apparatus for treating spasmodic torticollis that can be used at home both during intensive therapy and follow-up. The refractoriness of spasmodic torticollis requires patients to practice biofeedback training partly on a home basis. However, it is usually difficult for spasmodic torticollis patients to provide and handle electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback training instruments. The present apparatus has 2 parts: first, a harness with a light source which is fixed on both shoulders; second, a photoreceptor, operant system for rewarding effect, and a digital recorder. The light is adjusted to strike the photoreceptor on the forehead when headposition is normal. Subjects are asked to keep the operant system--e.g. a radio--activated. They are trained in various postures as sitting, standing and walking. This apparatus provides a chance of home training to augment and maintain the effect during therapeutic sessions and the follow-up period. |
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Authors:
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I Saito; T Weiss |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: [Hokkaido igaku zasshi] The Hokkaido journal of medical science Volume: 63 ISSN: 0367-6102 ISO Abbreviation: Hokkaido Igaku Zasshi Publication Date: 1988 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1989-03-17 Completed Date: 1989-03-17 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 17410290R Medline TA: Hokkaido Igaku Zasshi Country: JAPAN |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 567-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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1st Department of Pharmacology, Hokkaido University School of Medicine. |
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Biofeedback, Psychology
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instrumentation* Electromyography Humans Torticollis / therapy* |
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