Biofeedback in treatment of stroke

This paper presents a review of recent literature concerning the possible mechanisms by which EMG biofeedback treatment may aid in the rehabilitation of the stroke patient, and the practical application of this technique. Among the studies reviewed there is a general consensus that biofeedback training enables some patients, whose performance has previously plateaued, to gain a degree of control of hypertonic muscle groups and increased contraction in paretic groups thus improving function. However, there still remains a number of questions to be answered and limitations to be considered.