Nowadays, biofeedback can be used to treat ADHD, which affects many people, with outstanding results, and this modern therapy has a huge advantage over other ADHD treatment methods. Biofeedback activates the body’s ability to self-heal, and the patient can learn to consciously control the biological processes associated with the functioning of his or her body. ADHD cannot be cured, but with effective treatment methods, symptoms can be reduced and a better, more fulfilling life can be achieved.
What is biofeedback?
Let’s take a deeper look at what biofeedback is, why can biofeedback be effective in treating ADHD?
Biofeedback devices, like QUEX S, QUEX ED, work on the principle of quantum healing. Quantum healing is based on restoring the balance between body and mind, correcting the defects and dysfunctions in the body with the help of the mind.
Every cell in the human body vibrates at a specific frequency. This vibration pattern changes when there is a disturbance in functioning.
Biofeedback devices measure and analyse this vibration pattern and use special software to train the body to function in a balanced way.
Biofeedback medical therapy tools enable therapy without side effects and pain, whether for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or many other health problems.
In people with ADHD, parts of the brain (frontal and parietal lobes) function differently from normal. If we look at the biofeedback therapy method, we can say that their brain waves are not vibrating at the frequency that nature intended.
This is what biofeedback can help with, by training the brain to bring the brainwaves back to their normal frequency, to make them more balanced.
How does biofeedback work?
Modern biofeedback devices, consisting of sensor chips, a computer system and special software, are used to perform biofeedback therapy.
The biofeedback therapist places the sensors at specific points, which is completely painless, and the results are displayed on a screen in a clear, understandable format.
When biofeedback is given to a child with ADHD or an adult with ADHD, the therapist runs software specifically designed to address this problem. One of the main goals is to improve concentration and maintain attention by running playful animations on the screen.
The sensors in the biofeedback device analyse the patient’s brain waves.
The patient can then control the animation, pause it, stop it from flashing and perform other tasks using only brain power. To do this, they need to concentrate, which essentially trains the brain to maintain attention for longer and longer and to concentrate more and more precisely.
Mitigating ADHD symptoms of attention and behaviour disorders is possible by using our own body’s abilities to make the brain work in a more balanced way.
Biofeedback therapy for ADHD
Biofeedback therapy can be used to treat ADHD in addition to drug therapy or behavioural therapy. The type of biofeedback used for ADHD is EEG biofeedback or neurofeedback.
EEG biofeedback measures and reports the electrical activity of the brain and helps the individual to smooth out the brain waves that are causing ADHD problems.
Biofeedback therapy for ADHD, particularly EEG biofeedback, offers a unique, non-invasive approach to help individuals manage and mitigate the diverse symptoms of ADHD effectively.
ADHD is a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Not only children but also adults can suffer from ADHD, which affects thinking and behaviour.
Not all ADHD sufferers have all three typical symptoms (attention deficit, hyperactivity, impulsivity), but most cases are a combination of ADHD, where all of these make daily life difficult.
A 2021 estimate put the prevalence of ADHD at roughly 9.4% among children aged 5-17 in the US alone.
Benefits of biofeedback therapy in ADHD
Biofeedback therapy using a biofeedback device and a biofeedback therapist has many potential benefits for the treatment of ADHD.
- Improved attention and concentration
- Reduced impulsivity
- more effective management of stress (particularly important for the severity of ADHD symptoms)
- improved sleep quality can be achieved
- learning skills are improved
- more controlled emotional regulation
How to get started with biofeedback therapy?
The effectiveness of neurofeedback therapy varies from person to person, not everyone responds in the same way.
It is important to have a trained biofeedback therapist set up an individualised treatment plan based on the severity of the symptoms and the needs of the individual.
EEG biofeedback is often complemented by other methods, including behavioural therapy or medication.
It is always important to consult a specialist and to plan a targeted individualised plan before starting biofeedback therapy.
In general, biofeedback sessions are recommended on a weekly basis, lasting approximately 50 minutes. Depending on the individual, 10-30 sessions are recommended for effective therapy.